Licensed Veterinary Technician - Specialty

Who We Are:

The Animal Cardiology Center (TACC) is a brand new, purpose-built standalone Cardiology focused specialty provider opening in Westchester. Under the leadership of board-certified veterinary cardiologist Dr. Justin Carlson, our specialty team is at the forefront of cardiac care, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with compassionate, personalized treatment. At TACC, we’re not just redefining what’s possible in veterinary cardiology, we’re setting the standard. This is our second TACC location, and we're building it with the same focus that made our first a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine. Join us in delivering world-class cardiac care with heart.

We’re looking for a talented Licensed Veterinary Technician with an interest in specialty practice. We are a staff of inspired veterinary professionals, practicing 21st century medicine in a state of the art and collaborative environment. TACC's modern and welcoming facility ensures you have the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive, and our mission to transform the veterinary profession's culture of burnout into a happier, healthier place has been rewarding. Whether your background is in general practice, emergency, or a specialty area, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art practice designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

This is a chance to help shape the protocols, culture, and rhythms of a brand-new practice before we open our doors. You’ll be instrumental in helping us build a team that functions with trust, efficiency, and heart.

What You’ll Do

The Licensed Veterinary Technician at TACC is the beating heart of our practice. This role must be able to effectively lead and supervise by being organized, professional at all times, be an efficient communicator, and work well with veterinarians and other team members, both clinical and administrative. The position is essential in ensuring accurate, efficient and timely completion of daily clinical duties and responsibilities. The Tech also facilitates the flow of communication between doctors, the practice manager and clinical team members. This position also performs all of the duties of a licensed veterinary technician.

In addition to traditional Veterinary Technician duties, you will participate in:

• Advanced history taking
• Advanced imaging, including Echocardiograms
• Conducting physical examinations and patient assessments
• Rounding with the doctor on cases using learned cardiology knowledge
• Providing consistently compassionate care for our patients
• Interested LVTs may have the opportunity to train under the Cardiologist and join the mobile TACC team.

What Makes This Role Unique

This is a launch position as we open our 2nd TACC location! You will spend your first few weeks training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow before opening a brand new specialty-only practice. This is a once-in-a-career chance to lead a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience as we expand our state-of-the-art care in a new city. Our target start date for this role is January 15th, 2025.

What We Require:

• Licensed in NY State
• An affinity for animals
• 2+ years’ experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in GP, Emergency or Specialty
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people and organizational skills
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university

Physical requirements of the job:

• Comfortable working with all types of animals
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Capable of moving patients from carrier/floor to exam table
• Able to stand for extended periods of time

What We Offer:

• The pay range for this role is $30 - $36/hr
• Sign-on bonus based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Scrub Allowance
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

 

Come As You are

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.