Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) — $37–$40/Hour | No Weekends

Put your clinical skills to work in surgery, dentistry, and care for dogs, cats, and exotic patients—with your weekends off. H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital in DUMBO, Brooklyn, is seeking an experienced New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician who enjoys patient care, sharing knowledge, and helping a clinical team succeed.

This is a hands-on lead position where you’ll work alongside our founder, Dr. Nicole Dumas, and partner with hospital leadership to organize clinical workflow, support your coworkers, and improve patient care. Previous lead experience is welcome, but a formal leadership title is not required.

Pay: $37–$40 per hour, based on experience. Full-time weekday position; no weekends. We’re open to discussing a four- or five-day workweek, with the schedule agreed upon during hiring. A sign-on bonus may be available for a qualified candidate.

Why H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital?

H.E.A.L. is an independently owned practice founded by Dr. Nicole Dumas. Our clinical work includes preventive care, surgery, dentistry, exotic animal medicine, and rehabilitation, including water treadmill therapy.

We believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. Here, you’ll have direct access to hospital leadership, opportunities to share your ideas, and a meaningful role in developing the clinical team. If you enjoy varied clinical work and teaching others, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on patient care and technical support for appointments, surgery, and dentistry.
• Apply your skills in anesthesia, patient monitoring, surgical preparation, and related technical procedures.
• Help organize daily clinical workflow, delegate responsibilities, and keep the team prepared for patient care.
• Serve as a trusted resource for technicians and assistants, offering practical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support.
• Help onboard new team members and strengthen the team’s technical skills through ongoing training.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve clinical processes, communication, and the patient and client experience.
• Reinforce patient care standards and address workflow or training concerns with hospital leadership.

What We Offer

• $37–$40 per hour , based on experience
• No weekends , with flexibility to discuss a four- or five-day workweek
• A sign-on bonus may be available for a qualified candidate
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Eligibility for discretionary employer profit-sharing contributions, subject to plan terms
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Reimbursement for New York State credentialing and license renewal fees
• Employee pet care discount
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits available through ADP
• Opportunities to contribute ideas, mentor coworkers, and help shape clinical operations

Who We’re Looking For

• An active New York State Veterinary Technician license in good standing.
• Strong clinical experience with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, patient monitoring, and related technical procedures.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to organize priorities during the workday.
• A willingness to guide coworkers, share knowledge, and help maintain consistent standards of care.

You don’t need to have held a “Lead” title to apply. If coworkers already turn to you for help with procedures, training, or problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Experience with exotic patients—including birds, companion mammals, and reptiles—is welcome but not required. Familiarity with Vetspire, holistic medicine, or rehabilitation is also a plus.

Our Core Values

• Transparency and Trust — We build strong relationships through honesty, integrity, and open communication.
• Innovation and Excellence — We continually seek better ways to provide exceptional medicine and service.
• Compassionate Care — We care deeply for every patient, client, and team member.
• Patient Advocacy — We always act in the best interest of our patients.
• Comfort and Calm — We create an environment that promotes confidence, comfort, and healing.
• Connection and Community — We value meaningful relationships within our hospital and throughout our community.
• Personal and Professional Development — We invest in helping every team member grow personally and professionally.

Ready for Your Next Step?

Whether you’re an experienced lead or a skilled LVT ready to take the next step, we’d welcome the opportunity to meet you.