The posting
Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant
Carnegie Hill Veterinarians | New York, NY Full-Time | $25–$29/hour
Are you an experienced veterinary professional who loves being hands-on with patient care and wants to join a busy, collaborative practice where your skills are valued? Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team in New York City. We’re looking for someone with a strong general practice background who is confident with technical skills, comfortable in a fast-paced hospital environment, and ready to jump in and support our doctors, technicians, patients, and clients. If you enjoy staying busy, working alongside an experienced veterinary team, and playing an important role in patient care throughout the day, this could be a great fit.
Why Carnegie Hill Veterinarians?
Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is a busy small animal practice with an established clientele and a strong medical and surgical caseload. Our support team plays an essential role in keeping patient care moving throughout the hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to use your experience across appointments, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical support while working closely with our doctors and licensed veterinary technicians. We’re looking for someone who can bring a solid foundation of veterinary experience to the team, communicate well, and become a dependable part of the hospital.
What You’ll Do
As an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll provide hands-on support throughout the hospital while working alongside our doctors and LVTs.
Depending on your experience and applicable scope of practice, responsibilities may include:
- Supporting doctors and LVTs during appointments and examinations
- Assisting with treatments and patient nursing care
- Venipuncture and blood sample collection
- IV catheter placement
- Preparing patients and equipment for procedures
- Assisting with surgical and anesthesia-related patient care
- Supporting patients throughout recovery
- Collecting and preparing laboratory samples
- Assisting with diagnostic imaging
- Maintaining clean, organized, and well-prepared treatment and patient-care areas
- Communicating with pet parents and fellow team members
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Working collaboratively with the team to keep patient care moving efficiently throughout the day
Experience with dentistry is a plus, but it is not required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous veterinary hospital or general practice experience
- Strong hands-on technical and patient-care skills
- Confidence with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and treatments
- Experience supporting surgical and anesthesia cases
- Comfort working in a busy clinical environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A dependable, proactive approach to supporting the hospital
- Compassionate and thoughtful animal handling
- Someone who can confidently jump in, recognize where help is needed, and work as part of the larger team
- A genuine commitment to providing excellent patient care
Benefits & Compensation
Compensation: $25–$29/hour, based on experience and skill set
Schedule: We are primarily looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant who can provide weekday coverage. The exact schedule can be discussed during the interview process based on hospital needs and candidate availability.
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance with additional voluntary options, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off: Four weeks of PTO for full-time teammates
- Floating Holidays: Two additional floating holidays
- Continuing Education & Professional Development: Opportunities to continue developing your veterinary knowledge and skills
- Personalized Career Development: Regular check-ins and individualized growth plans
- Tuition Assistance: Available to eligible full-time teammates
- Uniform Allowance: $150 annually for full-time teammates
- Discounted Veterinary Care: Available to both full-time and part-time teammates
- Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for eligible birth parents and six weeks of paid leave for eligible non-birth parents, subject to applicable plan terms
About Carnegie Hill Veterinarians
Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is proud to serve pets and their families in New York City with comprehensive, compassionate veterinary care. Our busy practice offers experienced veterinary professionals the opportunity to stay hands-on, continue developing their skills, and make a meaningful contribution to patient care every day. Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is part of Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinary practices committed to supporting exceptional medicine, strong hospital teams, and the people who make great veterinary care possible.
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking for a busy practice where you can use your skills, continue to grow, and become a valued part of the team, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today to learn more about joining the Carnegie Hill Veterinarians team.
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment
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