Wright's Corners Animal Care Center·City of Lockport, New York
The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, triaging patients, and assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures. Key duties include performing laboratory tests, administering medications, and supporting surgical and dental operations.
Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Role: Licensed Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: $20 - $24Schedule: Three shifts weekly, including SaturdaysCredentials: Current veterinary technician license required Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and Referral Bonus Program. Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program. Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, TechLife Professional Development Program, and a uniform allowance. Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: No nights, on-call shifts, or holidays; rotating Saturday mornings; six paid holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; and an employee discount program. Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician role where you can provide outstanding patient care, deliver exceptional client service, and still have time for life outside the hospital? Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center is searching for a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to use your technical skills, support patients throughout every stage of care, and work alongside teammates who genuinely appreciate one another. Why You’ll Love It Here At Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center, work-life balance is more than a promise. We don’t schedule nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and our Saturday shifts run only from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM on a rotating basis, leaving most weekends free. You’ll join a positive, supportive workplace where appreciation is part of the everyday culture—not just something written on a motivational poster. We encourage professional growth, celebrate individuality, and believe that with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible. What You’ll Do Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vital signs, and patient assessments. Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures. Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from patient intake through discharge. Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed. Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection. Obtain high-quality radiographs while maintaining hospital imaging standards. Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC and chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing. Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care. What You’ll Bring A current veterinary technician license. A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary care. Strong clinical, technical, and patient-nursing skills. Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, radiology, surgery, and dentistry. Compassionate, clear, and confident client communication skills. A commitment to Fear Free or low-stress patient handling. A positive attitude and collaborative, team-first mindset. A desire to continue growing professionally while encouraging the growth of others. A willingness to contribute to a workplace where teammates genuinely value and support one another. The Extras You’ll Actually Feel You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, most weekends off, no nights or holiday hours, and mentoring that supports your long-term career development. We also make time for the fun stuff, including occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team meals. The more we learn and grow together, the better care we can provide for our patients and one another. 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 life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.) Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Professional Growth & Recognition Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education allowance Professional development opportunities TechLife Professional Development Program Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Think you’re the Licensed Veterinary Technician we’ve been dreaming of? Come join Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center and discover the difference we can make together in the lives of our patients, clients, and teammates. Apply today! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center 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 bringing unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Candidates must hold a current veterinary technician license and possess strong clinical skills in anesthesia, radiology, and dentistry. A commitment to low-stress patient handling and a collaborative team mindset are essential.
Market context
Licensed Veterinary Technician roles in New York are often competitive because employers look for state licensure plus working knowledge of common disease states, DEA rules, OSHA standards, and hospital safety practices. Candidates with hands-on clinical experience and familiarity with fast-paced patient care may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your New York LVT credential and prepare examples of safety and compliance work from prior roles.
