Licensed Veterinary Technician in Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $34-$44/hour
Schedule: Multiple 4-day shifts available

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with strong surgical and anesthesia experience to join a busy veterinary surgery team. The ideal candidate will have advanced anesthesia skills, excellent patient-care abilities, and the confidence to respond effectively during emergency and critical-care situations.

This role provides an opportunity to work alongside veterinary professionals in a collaborative, advanced-care environment while supporting surgical procedures, anesthesia, recovery, and post-operative patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and surgical nursing support.

• Assist with patient care from admission through discharge.

• Monitor patients during anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.

• Perform phlebotomy, catheter placement, and post-operative care.

• Support veterinarians with procedures and treatment plans.

• Handle emergency care, resuscitation, and critical cases.

• Operate and maintain surgical/anesthesia equipment.

• Maintain accurate records, inventory, and a clean work area.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Veterinary Technician license/permit required.

• Strong veterinary anesthesia and patient-monitoring skills.

• Experience with critical/emergency anesthesia and resuscitation.

• Proficiency in phlebotomy, catheter placement, and post-operative care.

• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals up to 50 lbs .

• Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced veterinary anesthesia experience.

• Surgical or specialty veterinary experience preferred.

• Strong emergency and critical-care skills.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  

Available Schedules

Multiple schedules are available:

Overnight anesthesia on-call rotation may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Sign-on bonus
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
Discounted veterinary care
Continuing education funding
New York State licensing fee reimbursement
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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\nCompany Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.