Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Veterinary Technician, Emergency (CVT/LVT/RVT required) | $28 - $35/hr + Shift Differentials | Full-Time Benefits | Three 12-Hour Shifts (Days or Overnights) | Yonkers, NY

Join Animal Specialty Center (ASC), a leading emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Yonkers, NY, where Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in delivering advanced patient care. Whether you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician or looking to continue growing your ER and ICU skills, you'll work alongside a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, continuous learning, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Compensation

• $28 - $35/hr based on experience, credentials, and skills assessment

• Weekend Differential (Saturday 12:00 AM – Sunday 11:59 PM):

• LVTs: Base + $4/hr

• Non-Licensed Team Members: Base + $2/hr

• Overnight Differential (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM):

• LVTs: Base + $6/hr

• Non-Licensed Team Members: Base + $3/hr

Differentials stack, so if you’re working a Saturday overnight, you’re earning an extra $5–$10/hour on top of your base rate!

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week

• Days or Overnights available

Benefits

• Annual $1,500 CE Stipend + Paid CE Days + Onsite FREE CE

• Fear Free & RECOVER Training

• Annual Uniform Allowance

• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off + Paid Sick Leave in compliance with NY State

• Holidays = DOUBLE pay!

• Medical/Dental/Vision + Disability & Life Insurance Options

• 401(k) with employer match

• GENEROUS Employee Pet Discount – 75%

• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training

• License renewal reimbursement for LVTs

• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement

• Triage emergency patients and obtain vital signs

• Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients

• Assist with anesthesia, surgical preparation, and patient recovery

• Perform in-house laboratory testing and utilize Cubex systems

• Administer oral and injectable medications

• Fill and dispense prescriptions

• Obtain diagnostic radiographs

• Monitor ECGs and critical patients

• Educate clients regarding patient care and treatment plans

• Participate in advanced nursing procedures including:

• Central line placement assistance

• Urinary catheter placement

• Nasogastric tube placement

• Nasal cannula placement

• Maintenance of chest tubes and feeding tubes

• Blood transfusion support

• Utilize critical thinking skills in a fast-paced emergency and ICU environment

• Participate in RECOVER CPR training and advanced life-saving procedures

Qualifications

• Active CVT, LVT, or RVT credential (or eligibility for licensure) in New York State

• Experience in emergency, critical care, or high-volume veterinary medicine preferred

• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, patient monitoring, radiology, and laboratory procedures

• Confidence providing inpatient nursing care for hospitalized patients

• Excellent client communication and client education skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment

• Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining a supportive team culture

• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to contribute across hospital departments

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Animal Specialty Center

What sets ASC apart?

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and experienced technicians who support learning and professional development.

• Autonomy: Licensed Veterinary Technicians work at the top of their license and have direct involvement in case management and patient care.

• Continuous Learning: Access mentorship from senior technicians, specialty training opportunities, leadership development, and support toward VTS certification.

• Professional Growth: If you are not yet licensed in New York, ASC is committed to helping you achieve licensure and advance your veterinary career.

At ASC, you'll help care for patients across Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and other specialty services while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

Surrounding Areas

Animal Specialty Center is located in Yonkers, NY and attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the greater New York metropolitan area, including:

• Yonkers

• White Plains

• New Rochelle

• Mount Vernon

• Bronx

• Manhattan

• Queens

• Brooklyn

• Stamford, CT

• Greenwich, CT

• Norwalk, CT

• New City, NY

• Nyack, NY

• Paramus, NJ

• Hackensack, NJ

Considering Relocation?

Veterinary Technicians with emergency and critical care experience are in high demand. If you're considering relocating to the New York metropolitan area, ASC offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the region's most experienced emergency and specialty professionals while advancing your clinical skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. Whether you're pursuing licensure, specialty certification, or long-term career growth, you'll find opportunities to build the career you've been looking for.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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