Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

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 VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE) + access to VetGirl Subscription
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + 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, 3640 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

Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.