LVTs Veterinary Technician Assistants - Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic – NY

Future LVTs and Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistants – Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic – NY

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At Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic, we’re passionate about supporting your growth and development. We invest in our team with an exceptional learning environment, limited Penn Foster Vet Tech Scholar opportunities, tuition reimbursement to help with student loan debt from vet tech school, and a dedicated team of experienced veterinary professionals who coach and develop your skills.

Are you passionate about animals and eager to grow your veterinary career? Whether you’re working toward becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant ready to take the next step, Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic is the place for you. Join our brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in the West Village where you’ll be part of a caring, supportive team dedicated to exceptional pet care and client service.

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with various tasks, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic/hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning kennels and cages.
• Prepare examination rooms for appointments, ensuring they are well-stocked and organized.
• Greet and assist clients, helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit.
• Escort clients and their pets to exam rooms and obtain preliminary information, such as medical history and reason for the visit.
• Provide support during medical procedures, including setting up equipment, holding animals, and monitoring their well-being.
• Prepare and label laboratory samples accurately, following proper protocols.
• Assist with radiography (X-rays) by positioning animals and operating equipment under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Help educate clients on topics such as medication administration, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and interactions.
• Assist with inventory management, restocking supplies, and maintaining an organized storage area.
• Participate in maintaining a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

• Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistants with a strong animal care background who have a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a veterinary assistant/unlicensed veterinary technician
• Passion for growth and development
• Excellent animal handling skills and a compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members
• Team players who are eager to learn and grow professionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative veterinary environment

• Salary: $24.00-$30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedules
• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off:
  Four weeks of paid time off for full-time teammates, plus two floating holidays
• Training & Development:
  Continuing education opportunities for full-time and part-time teammates; personalized development programs with regular check-ins and growth plans
• Tuition Assistance:
  Support for paying off student loan debt for full-time teammates
• Uniform Allowance
• Discounted Pet Care for teammates
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:
  For Birth Parents — up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%; 6–8 weeks at 100% income replacement plus 6 weeks at 100% covered by VIP;
  For Non-Birth Parents — 6 weeks paid leave at 100%

At Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud to offer high-quality care for cats and dogs in New York City. Our team is close-knit, supportive, and dedicated to excellence. If you’re ready to step into a new chapter of your veterinary career in one of NYC’s premier clinics, we’d love to meet you.

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