Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary:

As an LVT at the ASPCA Animal Hospital, you’ll play a vital role caring for animals who have experienced cruelty and neglect, while working alongside a dedicated team focused on eliminating barriers to essential veterinary care—ensuring every pet receives compassionate, high-quality treatment, no matter their owner's financial circumstances.

Who We Are

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through internal partners (our own ASPCA adoption center, kitten nursery, and community advocate team) and external partners (NYPD and other NYC organizations). Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing services and communication to clients, members of the public, co-workers, and patients that are consistent with our practice’s standards and Fear Free values.

What You’ll Do

The AAH Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) plays a pivotal role in setting the standard for clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care within our hospital. Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are the heart of our medical team—driven by a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

At AAH, you'll work side-by-side with a dedicated group of professionals to provide skilled, efficient, and empathetic treatment to both outpatients and hospitalized animals. You'll be empowered to use your full range of technical skills while collaborating closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians to deliver practical, high-quality care in a mission-driven environment.

In this role, you'll also have opportunities to support the incredible work being done at the Animal Recovery Center (ARC), stepping in to assist as needed with cases involving animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and disaster situations.

We're not just a hospital, we're a team dedicated to reducing fear, stress, pain, and anxiety in every patient. You'll play a key role in upholding our Fear Free values, ensuring every interaction with pets, clients, and colleagues reflects our commitment to kindness, respect, and clear communication.

Schedules Available:

• Wednesday - Saturday 10a-8p (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off)
• Wednesday – Saturday 12pm-10pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off)
• Monday/Tuesday 8a-6p & Thursday/Friday 1p-11p (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday off)

What You’ll Get

Compensation

The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $37.00 per hour.

In addition to a competitive salary this role offers a signing bonus, and a relocation bonus is available for people living in a qualifying distance from our facility. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Nursing Care and Client Services

• Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts
• Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free Guidelines.
• Proficient in various technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology,