Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians | New York, NY
Full-Time | $27–$35/hour

Are you an experienced LVT looking for a busy general practice where you can put your technical skills to work and become a trusted part of the team? Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is looking for a confident, experienced LVT to join our team in New York City. With a busy medical and surgical caseload, we’re looking for someone with strong GP experience who is comfortable jumping into the day, supporting our doctors, and providing excellent nursing care from appointments through surgical recovery. We value technicians who take pride in their skills, communicate well, and understand that great patient care comes from a team working together.

Why Carnegie Hill Veterinarians?

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is a busy small animal practice with an established clientele and a team committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality veterinary care. Our LVTs are an important part of how we practice medicine. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our doctors, take an active role in patient care, and use your technical skills across appointments, treatments, diagnostics, surgery, and anesthesia. With a strong medical and surgical caseload, this is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys staying engaged throughout the day and wants to be part of a dependable, collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

As an LVT at Carnegie Hill Veterinarians, you’ll play an active role in supporting our doctors and caring for patients throughout their visit.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting doctors during appointments and examinations
• Performing venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Administering medications and treatments
• Providing skilled nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia from induction through recovery
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient recovery
• Performing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records
• Educating and communicating with pet parents
• Working closely with doctors and teammates to keep patient care moving efficiently throughout the day

Experience with dentistry is a plus, but it is not required.

What We’re Looking For

• Current New York State Veterinary Technician license
• Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology
• Strong general practice experience
• Confidence with appointments, treatments, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
• Strong surgical and anesthesia monitoring skills
• Sound patient nursing and clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A dependable, proactive approach to supporting patients and teammates
• Someone comfortable working in a busy environment who can confidently jump in and contribute
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $27–$35/hour, based on experience and skill set

Schedule: We are primarily looking for a full-time LVT who can provide weekday coverage. The exact schedule can be discussed during the interview process based on the needs of the hospital and candidate availability.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance with additional voluntary options, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off: Four weeks of PTO for full-time teammates
• Floating Holidays: Two additional floating holidays
• Continuing Education & Professional Development: Opportunities to continue building your clinical skills and advance your career
• Personalized Career Development: Regular check-ins and individualized growth plans
• Tuition Assistance: Available to eligible full-time teammates
• Uniform Allowance: $150 annually for full-time teammates
• Discounted Veterinary Care: Available to both full-time and part-time teammates
• Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for eligible birth parents and six weeks of paid leave for eligible non-birth parents, subject to applicable plan terms

About Carnegie Hill Veterinarians

Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is proud to serve pets and their families in New York City with comprehensive, compassionate veterinary care. Our busy practice gives experienced technicians the opportunity to stay hands-on, continue developing their skills, and make a meaningful difference in patient care every day. Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is part of Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinary practices committed to supporting exceptional medicine, strong hospital teams, and the people who make great veterinary care possible.

If you’re an experienced LVT who enjoys a busy clinical environment and is looking for a team where your skills, dependability, and contribution will be valued, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the Carnegie Hill Veterinarians team.

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