Veterinary Services

Licensed Veterinary Technician - East Village Animal Clinic - NY

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Required skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician
general practice experience
venipuncture
IV catheter placement
treatments
patient nursing
surgery
anesthesia monitoring
communication skills
client-service skills

Nice to have

dentistry experience

Role summary

East Village Animal Clinic in New York City is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a strong general practice background. The role involves providing high-quality medical and nursing care, supporting veterinarians, performing procedures like venipuncture and IV catheter placement, monitoring anesthesia, assisting in surgery, conducting lab tests, and educating pet owners. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, communication, and compassionate patient care. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and continuing education opportunities. A New York State Veterinary Technician license and an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology are required.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

East Village Animal Clinic | New York, NYFull-Time | $27–$35/hour

Looking for a veterinary team where you can use your skills, practice high-quality medicine, and work alongside people who genuinely value teamwork? East Village Animal Clinic is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in the heart of New York City. We’re looking for someone with a strong general practice background who is confident in their technical skills, communicates well, and enjoys being an active part of a collaborative veterinary team.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can jump in, make an impact, and provide the level of patient care you’re proud of, 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 the tools they need to provide thorough, thoughtful patient care. Just as importantly, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with a strong team. Communication, collaboration, and supporting one another are important parts of how we work every day.

What You’ll Do

As an LVT at East Village Animal Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to use your technical and nursing skills throughout the day, including:

Supporting doctors during appointments and examinations

Providing treatments and high-quality nursing care

Performing venipuncture and IV catheter placement

Administering medications and treatments

Preparing patients for surgical procedures

Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery

Assisting with surgical procedures

Performing in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging

Educating and communicating with pet parents

Maintaining accurate medical records

Collaborating closely with doctors and fellow team members

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 venipuncture, IV catheter placement, treatments, and patient nursing

Experience with surgery and anesthesia monitoring

Strong communication and client-service skills

A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Dependability and the ability to confidently jump in and support the team

A genuine commitment to thoughtful, compassionate 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 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 for both full-time and part-time teammates

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 LVT looking for a team where your skills will be valued and you can make a meaningful contribution every day, 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

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