Licensed Veterinary Technician

The role

You will support veterinarians with patient care, including exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery. You will also communicate with clients and perform technical duties such as lab work and radiographs.

What you will do

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Required qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, or license eligible in New York.
• Surgical experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and the ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee pet discounts.

Before you apply

• LVT certification is required, or you must be license eligible in New York.

About the company

Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is a full-service animal hospital offering routine, emergency, and alternative therapies.