Hilton Hospital for Animals is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour; based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, with an occasional Saturday shift when needed
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Tired of hearing about work-life balance but never actually experiencing it? Craving a supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self (and maybe your cat’s new sweater)? If so, Hilton Hospital for Animals wants to talk!
We’re a three-doctor small animal practice with a loyal client base and a well-established, highly skilled support team that takes pride in delivering exceptional veterinary care — and having fun doing it. From Bernadoodles to Bengals, we treat each patient like family and believe our Veterinary Technicians are the heart of that mission.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Hilton Hospital for Animals
- A genuinely supportive, close-knit team that celebrates individuality — and yes, we’ll join your midday sing-along!
- Flexible scheduling to support your life outside of work.
- Modern tools and technology, including digital radiography, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and advanced monitoring equipment.
- Opportunities to grow your skills through CE, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
- A workplace culture built on laughter, compassion, and teamwork.
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Current Veterinary Technician license (or eligibility) in New York.
- Hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary setting.
- Strong technical skills — from anesthesia and surgery to radiology and laboratory work.
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
- A compassionate, team-oriented mindset and a genuine love for both pets and people.
- A sense of humor and an openness to learning something new every day.
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients across wellness, medical, surgical, and dental services.
- Assist veterinarians during exams, anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, radiographs, and more.
- Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery with precision and care.
- Administer medications, injections, and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up needs.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure equipment and instruments are clean and ready for use.
- Contribute to a positive team environment — share your ideas, your sense of humor, and maybe even your latest craft project!
- Support teammates and welcome learning (yours and theirs)
- Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
- Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
At Hilton Hospital for Animals, we’re more than coworkers — we’re a community that supports one another, celebrates each other’s quirks, and believes in doing great work and enjoying it. Apply today and rediscover what work-life balance truly feels like — surrounded by a team that will cheer you on every step of the way.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hilton Hospital for Animals and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
