Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Pine Woods Animal Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who wants to do it all, and do it well. One shift you’re in an appointment talking a client through a treatment plan and running in-house diagnostics. The next you’re inducing anesthesia, assisting in surgery, or knocking out a dental. If you’re the tech who gets bored doing the same thing each day, this is your kind of place.

Love a day that keeps you on your toes? So do we.

Here’s what matters most: we hired you for your license, and we want you to use it. At Pine Woods, LVTs aren’t just an extra set of hands. They’re trusted members of the medical team. Our doctors rely on your clinical judgment, your technical skills, and your ability to walk a nervous client through a treatment plan so they leave feeling confident.

You’ll be joining a close-knit, long-tenured team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our hospital is Fear Free–focused, so low-stress handling is simply how we do things, and every patient is treated like one of our own.

If you’re ready for variety, autonomy, and a team that has your back, keep reading.

Responsibilities include:

- Triaging patient appointments and identifying patient concerns

- Performing in-house laboratory diagnostics

- Obtaining diagnostic radiographs

- Assisting with surgical procedures

- Overseeing anesthesia induction, administration, monitoring, and recovery

- Performing dental prophylaxis, obtaining dental radiographs, and completing dental charting for the veterinarian

- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation

- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately

- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their days and are confident moving between exam room and surgery. It’s also a chance to fully use your clinical knowledge, technical skills, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice.

Schedule and compensation:

- Compensation: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour, for each hour worked

- This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule. Availability is needed Monday–Saturday, including 1–2 Saturdays per month from 8am to 12pm.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

- Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of New York

- CE allowance: $500–$1,000 based on tenure and credentials

- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Life insurance and disability

- Employee Assistance Program

- 401k with company match

- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

- Personal pet discount

- Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience

- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of New York**

- Proficiency in the following skills:

Patient assessment, triage, nursing care, and monitoring

- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery

- Dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, and dental charting

- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement

- Radiology positioning and safety protocols

- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations

- Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques

- Client education and communication

- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

- Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, and out-of-state license holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply.

Why join the Pine Woods Animal Hospital team?

Pine Woods Animal Hospital is a progressive, 7-doctor practice with a close-knit, long-tenured team and a strong reputation in the community. Our unique two-building campus, featuring a dedicated Wellness Center and Surgery & Rehabilitation Center, allows us to offer advanced services like acupuncture, rehab therapy, dentistry with full-mouth radiographs, and complex soft-tissue surgery.

You’ll work alongside a strong team of LVTs and experienced assistants, collaborative doctors with diverse clinical interests, all in a hospital that prioritizes efficiency, communication, and high-quality care. If you’re looking for a place where you can fully utilize your skills, continue growing, and be part of a supportive, well-established team, Pine Woods is an excellent place to build your career.

Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range $25 — $28 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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