Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeHuntington, NY, USA$33 - $38 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A current New York State Veterinary Technician license (LVT) is required.
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, including recognizing and responding appropriately to changes in patient status.
A strong understanding of postoperative monitoring, patient recovery, and pain management.
Core veterinary technical skills, including venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and patient restraint.
Ability to review and maintain accurate medical records and communicate important patient information to the veterinary team.
Ability to explain instructions and educate pet owners with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work in a busy, high-volume surgical environment while maintaining quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Support the incoming surgeon and surgical team in a high-volume specialty environment.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including preoperative assessments, catheter placement, and patient preparation.
Monitor patients under anesthesia, recognize changes in patient status, and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
Provide postoperative monitoring, pain assessment, and recovery care.
Prepare surgical suites, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
Maintain accurate medical records and review patient histories, treatment plans, and surgical instructions.
Communicate with clients regarding surgical preparation, postoperative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs.
Work closely with the surgical team to maintain an organized and efficient daily workflow.
Uphold high standards of patient safety, infection control, and compassionate care.

Desired Qualifications

Previous veterinary surgical or specialty experience is strongly preferred.

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care | Huntington, NY
Full-Time | $33–$38/hour

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care in Huntington, NY is seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support an incoming board-certified surgeon in our high-volume veterinary surgery department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced specialty hospital performing advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.

We are looking for a surgery-focused technician with strong anesthesia monitoring skills, surgical nursing experience, and confidence in client communication and medical record review.

Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Overview

The Licensed Veterinary Technician – Surgery plays a critical role in perioperative patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and post-operative recovery in a busy specialty surgery service. This position requires advanced technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to support both surgical workflow and client education.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable speaking with pet owners, reviewing surgical plans and records, and guiding clients through pre- and post-operative care.

Supporting our incoming surgeon and surgical team in a high-volume specialty environment.
Preparing patients for surgical procedures, including preoperative assessments, catheter placement, and patient preparation.
Monitoring patients under anesthesia, recognizing changes in patient status, and communicating concerns promptly to the veterinarian.
Providing attentive postoperative monitoring, pain assessment, and recovery care.
Preparing surgical suites, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
Maintaining accurate medical records and reviewing patient histories, treatment plans, and surgical instructions.
Communicating with clients regarding surgical preparation, postoperative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs.
Working closely with the surgical team to maintain an organized and efficient daily workflow.
Upholding high standards of patient safety, infection control, and compassionate care.

Current New York State Veterinary Technician license (LVT).
Previous veterinary surgical or specialty experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, including the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
Strong understanding of postoperative monitoring, patient recovery, and pain management.
Confidence in core veterinary technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and patient restraint.
Ability to review and maintain accurate medical records and communicate important patient information to the veterinary team.
Strong client communication skills, including the ability to explain instructions and educate pet owners with empathy and professionalism.
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Comfort working in a busy, high-volume surgical environment while maintaining quality patient care.
A collaborative, dependable approach and a genuine interest in specialty medicine.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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