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Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hell’s Kitchen is seeking a full-time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to support our medical team, elevate patient care, and help guide our technical staff. Our ideal candidate brings strong clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of veterinary procedures. This role is perfect for someone passionate about mentorship, team development, and enhancing the experience of both pets and their owners.

What to Expect 
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid Time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
• Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers.
•  Uniform Allowance to help you feel comfortable and professional on the job.

Salary: $40-$45 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-Time (averaging 38 hours per week). Flexible; option for a 4- or 5-day work week. Shifts Start at 6:45 AM.

Current Hospital Hours:

• Monday: 7 AM – 8 PM
• Tuesday: 8 AM – 8 PM
• Wednesday: 8 AM – 7 PM
• Thursday: 7 AM – 7 PM
• Friday: 8 AM – 7 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM
• Sunday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Lead Technician Responsibilities 

• Oversee daily surgery and dental workflow, delegating tasks and ensuring adherence to standards of care.
• Develop and maintain training manuals and protocols for surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate and ensure the competency of staff in surgical tasks, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, lab work, and related paperwork and client communication.
• Maintain compliance with checklists, controlled drug logs, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory for both surgery and laboratory areas.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with vendors (e.g., IDEXX) and IT as needed.
• Ensure accurate submission, tracking, and recording of all laboratory samples and results.
• Create and maintain staff schedules with leadership team members.
• Provide leadership through professional communication, participation in staff meetings, serving as a liaison between staff and leadership, and assisting with employee concerns and disciplinary matters.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and assist with quarterly inventory counts.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• Required: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of New York.
• Proven experience as a veterinary technician, with prior leadership or training/mentorship responsibilities preferred.
• Strong clinical proficiency, including safe and compassionate animal handling, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, and surgical support.
• Ability to assess patient status, recognize abnormalities, and communicate effectively with veterinarians and team members.
• Solid understanding of DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines, with the ability to ensure team compliance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with experience maintaining inventory, equipment, and workflow.
• Ability to set the tone for a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.

About Pure Paws Veterinary Care — Hell’s Kitchen

Located in the heart of Manhattan at 506 W 42nd Street, Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hell’s Kitchen is a full-service, Fear-Free Certified, Cat-Friendly Practice® committed to providing exceptional veterinary medicine. We believe every pet is unique, so we take a personalized approach, designing customized wellness plans that consider each patient’s individual needs.

Our state-of-the-art facility includes advanced diagnostic equipment, like ultrasound and digital radiography, enabling us to deliver comprehensive care, from routine wellness exams and dental care to surgery and in-house laboratory testing. 

Under the leadership of Dr. Stephanie Liff, our dedicated team places a high priority on preventive care, client education, and creating a calming, stress-free environment for both pets and their families.

Open seven days a week, we’re proud to serve the Hell’s Kitchen community with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to supporting your pet through every stage of life.