About this role
Job title: Licensed Veterinary Technician
About the Role The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) invites applications for 2 full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician positions, primarily located at North Shore Animal League (NSAL) with some work at the LIU-CVM Post campus. The successful candidates will assist in our shelter medicine program and/or emergency, critical care, and surgical service programs, and may assist with small animal laboratories on the LIU-CVM campus. Positions report to the Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and will work closely with LIU-CVM faculty on teaching and outreach activities.
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians and LIU‑CVM faculty with clinical care activities in shelter medicine and/or emergency, critical care, and surgical service programs.
- Provide licensed veterinary technician support for small animal patients, including routine technical tasks and patient handling.
- Support clinical teaching activities by working with faculty and veterinary students during clinical rotations and small animal laboratories.
- Assist with the operation of wellness clinics, Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR), and other outreach programs overseen by clinical faculty, as available.
- Maintain organized and functional clinical and laboratory spaces and assist with basic recordkeeping as directed.
What We're Looking For
- Must have CVT/LVT/RVT credentials with current license.
- Must have extensive veterinary experience and successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program.
- Work experience and familiarity with the veterinary medical profession.
- Good people skills/team player; on-the-fly problem solver.
- Experience with teaching students will strengthen the position, but is not essential.
- Knowledge of: Small animal techniques and handling skills.
Nice to Have
- Teaching experience with students (preferred but not essential).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000-$75,000 per year.
- LIU is an equal opportunity employer.