Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Details

Job Type


Administrative

Salary Range


$70,000-$75,000

Start Date


As soon as possible

FLSA Status


Exempt

Application Deadline


Oct 29, 2027

Contact


Please submit an online application

Job Description

Position Summary

The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) invites applications for 2 full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician positions with both primarily located at North Shore Animal League (NSAL) with some work occurring at LIU-CVM Post campus. Those stationed at NSAL will assist in our new shelter medicine program and or an emergency critical care and surgical service program. The successful candidates may assist with small animal laboratories on the LIU-CVM campus. All positions will report to the Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. When available, the successful candidates will work closely with LIU-CVM faculty and assist in other programs such as the small animal wellness clinic, Trap, Neuter and Release, and other outreach programs overseen by clinical faculty.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and LIUCVM faculty with clinical care activities in shelter medicine and/or emergency, critical care, and surgical service programs
• Provide licensed veterinary technician support for small animal patients, including routine technical tasks and patient handling
• Support clinical teaching activities by working with faculty and veterinary students during clinical rotations and small animal laboratories
• Assist with the operation of wellness clinics, TrapNeuterReturn (TNR), and other outreach programs overseen by clinical faculty, as available
• Maintain organized and functional clinical and laboratory spaces and assist with basic recordkeeping as directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have CVT/LVT/RVT credentials with current license
• Must have extensive veterinary experience and successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program
• Work experience and familiarity with the veterinary medical profession
• Good people skills/team player
• On-the-fly problem solver
• Experience with teaching students will strengthen the position application, but is not essential
• Knowledge of: Small animal techniques and handling skills

About The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:


LIU-LCVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA- Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently, with over 75 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its instructional needs and research activities.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.