Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic - NY

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
* Sign-On Bonus* - Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic - NY

Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic

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Lead the Way in Our Newly Renovated Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic! 🐾

Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic has officially moved into our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at 374 6th Ave, New York, NY — and now we’re looking for a Lead LVT to join our incredible team.

Why You’ll Love Leading Here

• State-of-the-art surgical and dental suites (2 dental tables)
• Relaxing staff lounge to recharge
• Advanced technology with Vetspire cloud-based records

We’re Fear Free
, Feline Friendly Certified
, and Human-Animal Bond Certified
, offering routine and advanced surgery, dentistry, and urgent care — all in a setting where your skills and compassion will shine.

Lead LVT Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide our tech/assistant team to grow skills and teamwork
• Partner with veterinarians to deliver gold-standard patient care
• Oversee training, workflow, and adherence to best practices
• Administer treatments, perform diagnostics, and monitor anesthesia
• Maintain equipment, manage inventory, and ensure smooth daily operations
• Communicate with clients as a trusted care advocate

Required Credentials

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of New York, or an experienced veterinary technician working toward your license in the next 6 months.
• 3+ years’ experience (leadership/mentorship preferred)
• Skilled in animal handling and calm under pressure
• Strong communicator and team player
• Vetspire experience is a plus , but not required

What’s in It for You

Salary: $30.00-$45.00 an hour, to commensurate with experience

• Sign-on bonus available for this role
• 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 to protect your income during unforeseen events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• Paid Time Off:
  • Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates.
  • Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.
• Training & Development:
  • Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates.
  • Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
• Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part-time and full-time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:
  • For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes:
    • 6–8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD).
    • An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP.
  • For Non-Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.

At Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud to offer the highest quality care for cats and dogs in New York City. Our team is close-knit, supportive, and dedicated to excellence – and we’ve got the tools and technology to make sure you thrive in your role. Our clinic is more than just a workplace – it’s a place where your passion for animals can truly shine.

If you’re ready to step into a new, exciting chapter of your veterinary career in one of NYC’s premier clinics, we’d love to meet you. Let’s write the next success story for pets and their families together.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian‑owned-and‑operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is 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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As set forth in Veterinary Innovative Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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