Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Bridge Veterinary Care — Bay Shore, NY Full time | $29/hour www.bridgevet.com About Bridge Veterinary Care (Formerly Island Rescue) Island Rescue Animal Hospital was reimagined in 2026 as Bridge Veterinary Care. We renovated our space and built a new approach to primary and urgent care around a simple promise: care that connects pets and people. We use technology to help our team work more efficiently and give clients clearer answers, while continuing our longstanding commitment to animals in need. We're looking for people who want to practice good medicine, communicate clearly, and care for clients without judgment. About the role We're looking for a New York Licensed Veterinary Technician who enjoys hands-on medicine and strong teamwork. You'll partner with veterinarians and assistants across scheduled and same-day visits. The day may include outpatient nursing, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and recovery. Your observations and communication matter to every part of that work. What you'll do Provide nursing care and monitor patients in outpatient, procedural, and recovery settings. Perform authorized technical duties within your license and training, including sample collection, laboratory testing, imaging support, medication administration, and treatment delivery under veterinarian direction. Prepare, monitor, and recover anesthetized patients; support surgical and dental procedures and keep complete anesthetic records. Recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian. Explain approved treatment plans, estimates, home care, and follow-up in language clients can understand. Document care and handoffs accurately in Digitail, and help assistants develop safe patient care habits. What we're looking for An active New York State veterinary technician license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one before starting. Spanish speaking is preferred, not required. Confident patient handling, clinical judgment, and experience with anesthesia monitoring and nursing care. Clear communication, dependable teamwork, and attention to detail. Comfort moving between planned appointments and urgent patient needs. Position details
1500 N Clinton Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Bridge Veterinary Care is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.
Pay:
$26.00 - $29.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 32.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount License reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician License in New York (Required)