Specialty Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group (VERG) Brooklyn

VERG-Brooklyn is a leader in 24/7 advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care, dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art medicine across multiple disciplines in a diverse, team-oriented environment. Here, compassionate professionals collaborate with board-certified specialists and peers, committed to treating pets with remarkable expertise and respect.

Our exceptional team of licensed veterinary technicians are the heart of VERG-Brooklyn. We are seeking an experienced Specialty Veterinary Technician to join our team who is compassionate, motivated, patient with clients, and loves making a difference.

As a Specialty Technician on the VERG-Brooklyn team, you’ll support our boarded specialists and other technicians in providing the highest standard of care to our patients, while also educating and assisting the families who love them. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll be responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring while in the hospital and during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

• Understanding endocrine, GI, hepatic, renal, and respiratory diseases
• Familiarity with feeding tubes, urinary catheters, and long‑term patient management
• Familiarity of advanced procedures (CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy [rigid, flexible]) or a willingness to learn
• Ability to perform and interpret basic in‑house diagnostics (cytology prep, blood work, UAs)
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsies, cytologies, etc.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Blood draw and sampling handling for advanced diagnostics (ACTH stim, LDDS, bile acids, insulin levels, thyroid testing, etc.)
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Competence with medical record keeping (Instinct, Smartflow)
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent follow‑through on cases, attention to detail
• Team‑oriented – willing to help across other departments
• An eagerness to learn new skills

• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience (specialty experience strongly preferred)
• Prior exposure to IM, anesthesia, oncology or advanced diagnostics

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): 40 hours of paid CE time and up to $2,500 stipend, $5,000 sign‑on bonus
• Credentialed Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT): 32 hours of paid CE time and up to $1,600 stipend, $2,500 sign‑on bonus
• Advanced Medicine: Practice at the top of your skill set, encouraged to grow every day, collaborate with an expert team, access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Continuing Education Focus: Robust in‑house training, significant CE stipends and paid time for professional development
• Remarkable Culture: Collaborative, supportive, technician‑driven; your voice matters and contributions are celebrated everyday
• Work‑Life Rewards: Competitive wages, generous PTO, full medical/dental/vision coverage, employer‑funded HSA, paid family leave, 401(k) with match, CE allowance, pet care discounts
• Great Location: Hospital located in the vibrant Gowanus/Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, 10‑minute walk from major subway lines

Submit your application and cover letter today to join our mission of delivering compassionate, cutting‑edge veterinary care.

VERG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.