Licensed Veterinary Technician, Exotics | $30–$40/hr | $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Location: Plainview, NY
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $30–$40/hour + $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, NY is hiring an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Exotics team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for an LVT who enjoys working with exotic animal patients while expanding their skills in anesthesia, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care.
Join a collaborative specialty and emergency animal hospital where your technical skills are valued, your professional growth is supported, and you'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Compensation

• $30–$40/hour, based on experience and skills
• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Full-Time Benefits

• Hands-on training & mentorship
• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 2 weeks PTO + 7 days sick/personal time + Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-Time

Responsibilities
As an Exotics LVT, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care to exotic animal patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, and recovery.

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures for exotic species

• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical and procedural cases
• Obtain and process laboratory samples
• Perform patient restraint, treatment support, and nursing care for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, discharge instructions, and post-operative care
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of exotics-related supplies and equipment
• Support advanced technical procedures including catheter placement, advanced monitoring, and specialty treatments
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams to deliver exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Current New York State Veterinary Technician License (LVT) required
• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience required
• Small animal anesthesia experience required, with strong skills in anesthesia monitoring and patient care.
• Experience working with exotic animal patients strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Long Island Veterinary Specialists
For more than 25 years, Long Island Veterinary Specialists has been a trusted AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Long Island and the greater metropolitan area. Our team of more than 160 dedicated professionals provides advanced specialty and emergency care while remaining committed to our mission: "Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque" — For the good of animals and humans.

Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with a collaborative, supportive culture where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking to expand your experience in specialty medicine, LIVS offers an environment where you can develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Surrounding Areas
Located in Plainview, NY, LIVS attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and the surrounding region, including:

• Hicksville, NY & Bethpage, NY
• Syosset, NY & Melville, NY
• Farmingdale, NY & Huntington, NY
• Jericho, NY & Westbury, NY
• Garden City, NY & Massapequa, NY
• Levittown, NY & Commack, NY
• Deer Park, NY & East Meadow, NY
• Huntington Station, NY

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.