Veterinary Services

Unlicensed Veterinary Technician Assistant - East Village Animal Clinic - NY

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Required skills

veterinary technician assistant
general practice experience
venipuncture
IV catheter placement
treatments
surgical support
anesthesia support
laboratory samples
diagnostic imaging
medical records

Nice to have

dentistry

Role summary

East Village Animal Clinic in New York City is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant for a full-time, onsite position. The role involves hands-on patient care, supporting veterinarians and LVTs in appointments, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics. Responsibilities include venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, surgical assistance, lab sample collection, and record keeping. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and a compassionate approach to animal care. Experience with dentistry is a plus. The clinic offers competitive pay ($25-$29/hour) and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and continuing education opportunities.

Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant

East Village Animal Clinic | New York, NYFull-Time | $25–$29/hour

Are you an experienced veterinary professional looking for a team where you can use your skills, continue to grow, and play an important role in providing excellent patient care? East Village Animal Clinic is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our collaborative team in the heart of New York City. We’re looking for someone with solid general practice experience who is confident with hands-on patient care, communicates well, and enjoys working closely with doctors, LVTs, and fellow support team members. If you’re comfortable jumping into appointments, treatments, and procedures and want to be part of a team that values communication, collaboration, and thoughtful patient care, we’d love to meet you.

Why East Village Animal Clinic?

East Village Animal Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs in NYC’s East Village. Our hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and more, giving our team access to the tools needed to provide thorough and efficient patient care.

Our support team is an important part of everything we do. We value people who communicate, help one another, take pride in their skills, and understand that excellent patient care is a team effort.

What You’ll Do

As an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll work alongside our doctors and LVTs while providing hands-on support throughout the hospital.

Depending on your experience and applicable scope of practice, responsibilities may include:

Supporting doctors and LVTs during appointments and examinations

Assisting with treatments and patient nursing care

Venipuncture and blood sample collection

IV catheter placement

Administering medications and treatments as appropriate

Preparing patients and equipment for procedures

Assisting with surgical and anesthesia-related patient care

Supporting patients throughout recovery

Collecting and preparing laboratory samples

Assisting with diagnostic imaging

Maintaining accurate medical records

Communicating with pet parents and fellow team members

Helping maintain clean, organized, and well-prepared patient-care areas

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

What We’re Looking For

Previous veterinary hospital or general practice experience

Strong hands-on technical and patient-care skills

Confidence with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and treatments

Experience supporting surgical and anesthesia cases

Comfortable assisting with appointments and patient care throughout the day

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compassionate and thoughtful animal handling

Dependability and the ability to recognize where support is needed

A collaborative approach and willingness to jump in and help the team

A genuine commitment to providing excellent patient care

Must be 18 years of age or older

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $25–$29/hour, based on experience and skill set

Schedule: We are primarily looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant who can work a combination of weekdays. There is no set schedule to start, and we are open to discussing the exact schedule based on your availability and experience.

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 developing your veterinary knowledge and skills

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 East Village Animal Clinic

East Village Animal Clinic is proud to care for the pets and people of New York City’s East Village. Our team combines modern veterinary medicine with compassionate patient care and a collaborative approach to working together. East Village Animal Clinic 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 Veterinary Technician Assistant looking for a practice where you can put your skills to work, continue learning, and become an important part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the East Village Animal Clinic team.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

Stay connected with VIP!Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

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