Overnight Licensed Veterinary Tech - On Call
Job description
Overnight Licensed Veterinary Tech - On Call
Salary: $40- $44 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
**Schedule: **On-call overnight coverage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If called in, Friday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM, and Sunday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Shifts are on-call, and you will be contacted if coverage is needed during these times. A $50 on-call payment will be provided if you're not called in.
**Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hell’s Kitchen is seeking an On-Call Overnight Licensed Veterinary Tech **to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
**What to Expect **
- Competitive pay
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
**Key Responsibilities: **
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification in New York State is required.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Pure Paws Veterinary Care — Hell’s Kitchen
Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hell’s Kitchen is a full-service, Fear-Free Certified, Cat-Friendly Practice® located in the heart of Manhattan. Our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive care, including wellness exams, dentistry, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and in-house laboratory testing. Led by Dr. Stephanie Liff, our team takes a personalized approach to preventive care, client education, and creating a calm, stress-free experience for pets and their families. Open seven days a week, we are proud to serve the Hell’s Kitchen community with compassion and exceptional veterinary care.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.