Per Diem - 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 per diem LVT, you’ll provide hands-on clinical support across our HQHVSN, wellness, and dental services on a shift-based basis. You’ll step into a fast-paced, high-volume environment to help ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for every patient.

You’ll work alongside veterinarians and clinic staff to support anesthesia monitoring, surgical and medical procedures, patient recovery, and outpatient care. This role is ideal for technicians who are confident in their skills, enjoy varied caseloads, and want flexible work that still has a strong mission focus.

We are currently hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians for the following per diem roles:

  • HQHVSN & Dental

    • Compensation: $38–$45 per hour, based on experience.

    • Experience supporting high-volume spay/neuter surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and dental procedures required.

  • Wellness & Dental

    • Compensation: $32–$35 per hour, based on experience.

    • Experience supporting outpatient wellness care and dental procedures required.

Schedule & Availability:  

Per diem team members provide coverage based on clinic needs and individual availability. Opportunities may include weekday shifts across our four-day clinic schedule. Flexible scheduling is available, with advance notice provided whenever possible.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility areas are listed in general order of importance and include, but are not limited to:

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.

  • 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:

  • Current New York State Veterinary Technician License required.

  • Previous experience in the specific service area(s) for which you are applying is required.

  • Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and medical recordkeeping.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

  • Commitment to compassionate, accessible veterinary care.

Language:

  • English (Required)

  • Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred