Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic | New York, NY
At a Glance
- Hospital: Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic
- Location: 374 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
- Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Compensation: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Schedule: Full-Time | Four (4) 10-hour shifts available
Weekend Requirement: Rotating Saturdays - Hospital Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Ideal Candidate: Experienced LVT proficient in dentistry, anesthesia, surgery support, and general practice medicine who enjoys being a hands-on floor technician in a collaborative hospital environment
About the Opportunity
Are you a highly skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment and has a passion for dentistry, anesthesia, and exceptional patient care?
Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced LVT to join our growing team in the heart of New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys being hands-on, loves dentistry and surgery, and wants to work alongside doctors and teammates who truly value technician expertise.
We are specifically seeking an LVT who is highly proficient in:
- Dental prophylaxis
• Dental radiographs
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Medical math and drug calculations
• Surgical preparation
• Intubation
• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• Patient recovery and nursing care
• General treatment floor support
In addition to dentistry and surgery, we are looking for a technician who enjoys being an active part of a busy hospital floor, supporting appointments, hospitalized patients, diagnostics, and day-to-day patient care.
About Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic
Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic recently relocated into a beautiful, newly renovated facility located in the heart of Manhattan's West Village.
Our modern hospital features:
- 5 spacious exam rooms
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Dedicated dental suite with 2 dental tables
• Digital dental radiography
• Vetspire cloud-based medical records
• Advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment
• Comfortable team lounge and workspace
We are proud to be:
- Fear Free Certified
• Feline Friendly Certified
• Human-Animal Bond Certified
Our team provides a combination of wellness care, advanced dentistry, surgery, urgent care, and internal medicine support. We are committed to practicing high-quality medicine while maintaining a supportive, positive culture where technicians play an integral role in patient care.
What truly makes Abingdon special is our team. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives work closely together, support one another during busy days, and genuinely enjoy collaborating. We believe in mentorship, teamwork, communication, and creating an environment where every team member can continue to learn and grow.
Learn more about us:
https://abingdonsquarevet.com
Responsibilities
- Perform dental prophylaxis and obtain high-quality dental radiographs
• Monitor anesthesia independently and confidently
• Calculate medications, CRIs, and anesthetic protocols accurately
• Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures
• Intubate patients safely and efficiently
• Place IV catheters and collect diagnostic samples
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and patient monitoring
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures
• Monitor patients through recovery and hospitalization
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Support doctors during appointments and treatment plans
• Educate clients regarding treatments, medications, and preventive care
• Collaborate closely with the entire hospital team to maintain workflow and patient care standards
Qualifications
- Active New York Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Strong dentistry and anesthesia experience required
• Comfortable with dental radiographs and dental prophylaxis
• Strong medical math and drug calculation skills
• Excellent patient handling and nursing care skills
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Fear Free experience is a plus
• Vetspire experience is a plus, but not required
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
Schedule
We believe in work-life balance and offer:
- Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
• Full-time employment
• Rotating Saturdays
• Consistent scheduling whenever possible
Compensation
$36.00 - $40.00 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, technical proficiency, and overall skill set.
Benefits
- 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.
- Uniform Allowance
- 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.
Why Abingdon?
At Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic, you'll find more than just a job. You'll join a hospital that values technician expertise, practices exceptional medicine, invests in dentistry and advanced patient care, and fosters a culture where teammates genuinely enjoy working together.
If you are an experienced LVT who loves dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, and patient care—and wants to be part of one of New York City's premier veterinary teams—we would love to meet you.
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by 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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