Licensed Veterinary Technician

Cicero Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — managing exam room care, tech appointments, client communication, and hands-on procedural support with confidence and autonomy. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care. Training is considered for the right candidate.

In this position, you will:

• Perform treatments and outpatient procedures with confidence and autonomy
• Manage exam room workflow, tech appointments, and client demonstrations
• Provide safe and effective sedation for routine and outpatient needs
• Lead and support anesthesia monitoring through surgical caseloads
• Run diagnostic laboratory equipment and interpreting in-house results
• Drive client education and communication with clarity and compassion
• Contribute to an organized, efficient treatment floor while mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full-time position, you choose to work either 4 or 5 days per week, Monday–Friday. No weekends and no on-call requirements.

Full-time Benefits Package:

• Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing LVT credentials in the state of New York
• CE allowance: $500–$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active, good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in New York required
  • Recent graduates pending VTNE testing, or out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer, are encouraged to apply
• Proficient clinical skills including:
  • Radiology, phlebotomy, and SQ injections
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement
  • Cytology and in-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Confident, independent performance of outpatient procedures and treatments
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint

Why Work at Cicero Animal Clinic? 

Cicero Animal Clinic is a 5-doctor, multi-species practice in Brewerton, NY with a 4.8-star Google reputation and a culture that is genuinely team-driven, not top-down. We see dogs, cats, exotics, avian, and pocket pets, with a full-service menu that includes soft tissue surgery, laser surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiographs, chiropractic care, laser therapy, and comprehensive in-house diagnostics. 

This is a place where roles are clearly defined, people are trusted to use their skills and experience, and strong performance is recognized. Core values were written as a team, concerns are addressed directly, and the expectation is simple: hold yourself to a high standard and you'll thrive here.

Brewerton sits just minutes from Syracuse along the Oneida River — scenic, affordable, and close-knit, with easy access to city dining, arts, and amenities without the pace or price tag of urban living.

Join a team that genuinely looks out for each other. Apply today — we can't wait to meet you.

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New York Pay Range 25 - 27 USD