Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

About the role

Pine Woods Animal Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who wants to do it all, and do it well. One shift you're in an appointment talking a client through a treatment plan and running in-house diagnostics. The next you're inducing anesthesia, assisting in surgery, or knocking out a dental. If you're the tech who gets bored doing the same thing each day, this is your kind of place.

Love a day that keeps you on your toes? So do we.

Here's what matters most: we hired you for your license, and we want you to use it. At Pine Woods, LVTs aren't just an extra set of hands. They're trusted members of the medical team. Our doctors rely on your clinical judgment, your technical skills, and your ability to walk a nervous client through a treatment plan so they leave feeling confident.

You'll be joining a close-knit, long-tenured team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our hospital is Fear Free-focused, so low-stress handling is simply how we do things, and every patient is treated like one of our own.

If you're ready for variety, autonomy, and a team that has your back, keep reading.

Responsibilities include

• Triaging patient appointments and identifying patient concerns
• Performing in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Obtaining diagnostic radiographs
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Overseeing anesthesia induction, administration, monitoring, and recovery
• Performing dental prophylaxis, obtaining dental radiographs, and completing dental charting for the veterinarian
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Additional information

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their days and are confident moving between exam room and surgery. It's also a chance to fully use your clinical knowledge, technical skills, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice.

Schedule and compensation

• Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule. Availability is needed Monday-Saturday, including 1-2 Saturdays per month from 8am to 12pm.

Full-time Benefits Package*

• Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of New York
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of New York
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, triage, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, and dental charting
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

Additional information

Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, and out-of-state license holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply.

Pay Range $25 - $28 USD

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