Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners • Brooklyn, NY

20d

About The Position

Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or license-eligible Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, along with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

This role averages 35–40 hours per week across four 10-hour shifts. Candidates must be available Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM–6:00 PM, and Saturdays, 8:45 AM–4:00 PM. Salary is $24–$42 per hour, based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Northside Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, established in 1997. It provides routine and emergency care as well as alternative therapies, including Chinese and Western herbal therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, craniosacral therapy, and laser therapy. The clinic describes its environment as comfortable, welcoming, and calming, and is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification or eligibility for licensure in New York.
• Surgical experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and patient status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed