Licensed Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Flatbush Cats is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to reduce overcrowded animal shelters in New York City and prevent more cats from ending up on the street in the first place. What began as a grassroots rescue effort has grown into a citywide organization addressing the root causes through affordable veterinary care, access to spay/neuter services, and community outreach.

As an independent nonprofit—not backed by venture capital, private equity, or a corporate veterinary network—we make decisions based on our mission. We recruit team members who are passionate about expanding access to veterinary care and measure success by how many pets and families we can help, not production targets.

At the heart of our work is Flatbush Veterinary Clinic, a high-volume nonprofit clinic serving low-income pet owners, rescue organizations, and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) volunteers throughout Brooklyn. Each year, the clinic performs more than 7,500 spay/neuter surgeries—a number that continues to grow—while providing affordable wellness and dental care to thousands of pets.

By combining high-quality veterinary care with a commitment to accessibility, we're helping keep pets with their families while creating a city where more people and pets can receive the support they need.

What you’ll do:

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, affordable veterinary care to the animals and communities we serve. Working alongside veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client care staff, you'll support our HQHVSN, wellness, dental, and community cat programs while helping create a compassionate, efficient, and welcoming clinic experience.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek. LVTs will work one of the following schedules: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on clinic needs and candidate availability.

What you’ll get:

We welcome applications from both experienced and early-career Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician — HQHVSN, Dental & Wellness

  • Target hourly range: $36.00–$40.00 per hour

  • This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with:

    • $2,500 paid upon hire

    • $2,500 paid after six months of employment, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued employment in good standing

New or Early-Career Licensed Veterinary Technician — HQHVSN, Dental & Wellness

  • Target hourly range: $32.00–$34.00 per hour 

  • This role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Starting pay for all positions will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, training, education, internal equity, and organizational needs. Compensation may increase over time based on performance, skill development, and evolving organizational needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) fully funded to cover the plan deductible, with funding levels based on coverage tier (employee-only, employee + spouse, or family)

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with optional employee enrollment

    • $500 annual employer contribution to the FSA, provided regardless of enrollment, plus an additional employer match of up to $500 for employees who enroll

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match: 100% match on the first 3% of contributions, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%

  • Transit and parking benefit: $60 monthly employer contribution, applicable to either transit or parking at the employee’s discretion

  • 3 weeks paid time off (accrual basis) 

  • 5 days paid sick time (accrual basis) 

  • 8 paid holidays 

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care (HQHVSN, Wellness, Dental & Community Medicine)

  • Provide exceptional nursing care to patients throughout all stages of treatment and recovery.

  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, wellness visits, dental procedures, and surgical services.

  • Prepare surgical suites, instruments, equipment, and medications in accordance with clinic protocols.

  • Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia in accordance with New York State regulations and clinic standards.

  • Monitor patient vital signs and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.

  • Administer medications, treatments, vaccines, and anesthetic support as directed by veterinarians.

  • Support high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) procedures, wellness appointments, and dental procedures across service lines.

  • Ensure accurate and timely medical recordkeeping within the clinic's practice management system.

  • Support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cat initiatives as needed.

Technician Appointments & Client Care

  • Conduct technician appointments within the scope of practice and clinic protocols.

  • Educate clients on preventive care, medications, treatment plans, and post-operative instructions.

  • Communicate with clients in a respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner.

  • Support medication dispensing and answer routine client questions.

Team Collaboration & Operations

  • Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic operations.

  • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and infection control.

  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

  • Support training and onboarding of new team members as needed.

  • Maintain flexibility to support future services and clinic locations as organizational needs evolve.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the clinic.

  • Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law and organizational policy.

Qualifications:

  • Hold a current NYS Veterinary Technician License

  • Excels in communication, teamwork, and has a proactive approach to learning and growth

  • Can meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods

Language:

  • English (Required)

  • Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred