Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active New York State Veterinary Technician license (LVT). Applications from non-licensed candidates, veterinary assistants, or candidates outside the veterinary field will not be reviewed.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed veterinary technician, with substantial anesthesia caseload
• Demonstrated competence running anesthesia independently — premedication through recovery — on a high-volume surgical schedule
• Proficiency with endotracheal intubation (including feline), multiparameter anesthetic monitoring, and IV catheter placement when indicated
• Working knowledge of common HVSN anesthetic protocols (e.g., TTDex, BAM, ketamine/dexmedetomidine combinations) and reversal agents
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, CPR/CPCR, and emergency drug dosing

Nice To Haves

• Prior HVSN or shelter medicine experience
• VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or active progress toward it
• Fear Free or low-stress handling certification

Responsibilities

• Independently execute anesthetic protocols across a high-volume daily caseload of canine and feline spay/neuter patients
• Perform pre-anesthetic patient assessment, premedication, induction, intubation, and maintenance
• Place IV catheters when indicated
• Monitor anesthesia and adjust depth, fluid rates, and supportive care during surgery without requiring step-by-step direction
• Oversee recovery and extubation alongside the assistant and volunteer team; recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
• Calculate and draw up drugs (premeds, induction agents, analgesics, reversals, emergency drugs) accurately under HVSN time pressure
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records and controlled substance logs in compliance with NYS regulations
• Direct and mentor veterinary assistants and volunteers within the surgical workflow
• Maintain surgical instrument processing, autoclave function, and OR readiness between procedures
• Communicate clearly and concisely with the veterinarian during cases — flag concerns early, escalate appropriately

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401K with match
• Supplemental Benefits (accident, cancer, hospital)
• Potential PSLF eligibility
• Discounted Pet Care