Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Join East End Veterinary Center (EEVC) as a full-time Emergency Veterinary Technician in Riverhead, NY. Our Veterinary Technicians provide advanced emergency and critical care while working alongside experienced veterinarians in a collaborative specialty animal hospital environment. This is an opportunity for an LVT, RVT, or CVT who wants to grow their emergency medicine skills, support high-acuity cases, and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care and continued professional development.
Compensation:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT):
Starting at $30+/hour, with compensation based on experience - License-Eligible Veterinary Technician:
Starting at $25/hour - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Overnight Shift Differential:
Additional $4/hour for hours worked between 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Full-Time Benefits:
- Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free Vet Bloom access (RACE-approved CE) + access to Vet Girl Subscription
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsor ships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options:
Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity - 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Pet Area – We have plenty of space for you to bring your own pets to work!
Schedule:
- Full-time, 36–40 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Mixture of day, swing, and overnight shifts available
Responsibilities:
- Triage and assess emergency patients
- Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients
- Perform laboratory sample collection and testing
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Support anesthesia, sedation, and patient monitoring
- Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture
- Provide exceptional patient and client care in a fast-paced emergency setting
Qualifications:
- Active CVT, LVT, or RVT credential (or license-eligible) in New York State
- Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience preferred
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach
- Desire to continue learning and advancing veterinary nursing skills
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
About East End Veterinary Center - Did you know? We are Suffolk County's ONLY VECCS Level 2 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital. At EEVC, we believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work and make meaningful contributions. From day one, our onboarding process is designed to set you up for success, with continued support and mentorship throughout your training.
We encourage initiative and actively support professional growth through structured career development opportunities. Our team is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for providing exceptional care to patients and their families. Surrounding Areas EEVC is conveniently located in Riverhead, NY and attracts veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and beyond, including:
- Riverhead, NY & Southampton, NY
- Hampton Bays, NY & East Hampton, NY
- Southold, NY & Mattituck, NY
- Aquebogue, NY & Wading River, NY
- Rocky Point, NY & Port Jefferson, NY
- Patchogue, NY & Medford, NY
- Holtsville, NY & Ronkonkoma, NY
- Centereach, NY & Selden, NY
- Coram, NY & Manorville, NY
- Shirley, NY & Mastic, NY
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