Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Description

• Welcome patients, triage incoming cases, and gather clear histories, vital signs, and care-plan details.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples using in-house diagnostics.
• Position patients and capture high-quality radiographs, including dental images.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and the surgical suite, then assist throughout procedures.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia with close attention to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
• Provide skilled nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized patients with varying stability.
• Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy with accurate documentation.
• Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques tailored to each animal’s needs.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions to clients with warmth and clarity.
• Share knowledge, improve workflows, and grow into mentoring or leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active New York State licensure as a veterinary technician and 2 or more years of professional experience are required.
• Previous anesthesia administration and surgical-monitoring experience is heavily preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
• Confidence with laboratory sampling, diagnostic imaging, patient nursing, and medication administration.
• Excellent client communication and accurate medical-record management skills.
• Consistent punctuality, reliability, and availability to work Saturdays.
• Calm clinical judgment and attention to detail in a busy small-animal practice.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians.
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and compassionate animal welfare.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of hands-on veterinary care.

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

Additional Information

Pay Range: $35 - $40/hr. depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

*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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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Compensation: 35 to 40 (USD) (HOURLY)