Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician | Cayuga Veterinary Services

1538 Clark Street Rd, Auburn, NY 13021

$23-$27/hr | No Weekends | Flexible Schedule | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking for a hospital that truly values your skills, trusts your judgment, and lets you have fun while delivering exceptional medicine?

At Cayuga Veterinary Services, we're not just hiring a technician, we're adding a teammate. Someone who has passion, loves patient care, and thrives in a collaborative culture.

Why Cayuga Veterinary Services?

AAHA Accredited | Fear Free | Cat-Friendly Practice

We practice high-quality, gold-standard medicine in a way that prioritizes low-stress handling and compassionate care.

Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Facility

Modern workflow. Updated equipment. Thoughtfully designed space that makes your job easier - not harder.

Incredible Location

Nestled near the Finger Lakes, you'll have access to hiking, wineries, lakes, shopping, wildlife, and amazing food. The perfect balance of career and lifestyle.

New Leadership, Empowered Team

Our leadership believes in:

• Trusting technicians to do their jobs
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Treating every team member as an equal
• Giving everyone a fair shot

This is a hospital where LVTs are respected, heard, and fully utilized.

The Role:
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

We are open to:

• New graduates with an active LVT license (strong mentorship available!)
• Ideally 1-2 years of experience in general practice

What You'll Be Doing:

• Outpatient appointments & technician appointments
• Surgery & anesthesia monitoring
• Dental procedures
• IVC placement & blood draws
• Diagnostics & laboratory work
• Client education
• Fear Free patient handling
• General technical duties across the hospital

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• 5 eight-hour shifts
  OR
• 4 ten-hour shifts
• NO WEEKENDS
• Work-life balance is a priority here

Compensation & Benefits

• $23-$27/hour (based on experience)
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k)
• CE allowance
• License reimbursement
• Pet care discounts
• Uniforms provided

The Culture Fit We're Looking For

We work hard. We move with purpose. And yes - we have fun doing it.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Have an open, positive personality
• Care deeply about patient care and team success
• Understand when it's time to focus and when it's time to enjoy the moment
• Value collaboration and mutual respect
• Want to be part of a welcoming, inclusive, supportive team

We hold:

• Monthly staff meetings
• Lunch & Learns
• Fun social media engagement
• Team collaboration and open communication

Everyone here plays an important role. Everyone matters.

If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where you can grow, be respected, and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of something special at Cayuga Veterinary Services.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.

At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.