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Licensed Veterinary Technician

iHire, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Pet Doctor The Pet Doctor is a two-doctor general practice, small animal & some exotics veterinary hospital. We offer a wide range of services to provide the best care for our patients including Preventative Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Services, Digital Radiology, High Speed Dentistry, Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, In-House Laboratory and Dental Imaging.

As pet owners ourselves, we know firsthand how important a pet is to their family! With more than 30 years proudly serving the veterinary needs of pets and owners in our community, our clients' pets are family to us as well.

We are looking to add a passionate and motivated LVT to our dedicated medical care team!

Hours Of Operation

Monday & Tuesday: 8am-8pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 9am-7pm

Friday: 8am-8pm

Saturday: 9am-4pm for boarding pickup

We are closed on Sundays

Job Description Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands‑on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts

Some Saturday availability

Excellent client communication and medical record management skills

Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations

Expertise in safe and low‑stress animal restraint techniques

Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens

Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus

Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring

Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with exposure to animal‑related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Pay Range Beginning at $24 - $28/hr dependent on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: #SS3

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $24 - $28 Hourly

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