Licensed Veterinary Technician

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

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PetVet Care Centers' Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital - Flatbush is currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Position Overview

Join our team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital - Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York, is a vibrant, community-driven practice delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment that reflects the diversity and energy of the neighborhood it serves.

Why Join Us:

• We are a growing, team-oriented small animal general practice in Brooklyn focused on strengthening our technical team, surgical support, and overall hospital operations.
• We’re looking for experienced, collaborative technicians who value high-quality patient care, strong anesthesia standards, teamwork, and continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced small animal general practice setting
• Strong anesthesia nursing and monitoring experience required
• Experience with soft tissue surgery and small animal dentistry
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis and intraoral dental radiography
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, injections, and blood collection
• Comfortable calculating and managing CRIs, anesthetic drug calculations, and medical math
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, patient recovery, and surgical support
• Ability to work efficiently, professionally, and collaboratively in a high-volume environment
• Confident technical skills with strong attention to patient safety and detail
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in a high-volume general practice environment
• Strong dentistry workflow knowledge
• Experience mentoring/supporting junior technical staff
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and veterinary software systems
• Strong communication and client education skills

Schedule

• Full-Time, Day shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and alternating Fridays and Saturdays

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range 32 - 36 USD