Position Summary
The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) invites applications
for 2 full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician positions with both primarily located at North Shore
Animal League (NSAL) with some work occurring at LIU-CVM Post campus. Those
stationed at NSAL will assist in our new shelter medicine program and or an emergency
critical care and surgical service program. The successful candidates may assist with
small animal laboratories on the LIU-CVM campus. All positions will report to the
Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. When available, the successful
candidates will work closely with LIU-CVM faculty and assist in other programs such as
the small animal wellness clinic, Trap, Neuter and Release, and other outreach programs
overseen by clinical faculty.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 application, but is
not essential
- Knowledge of: Small animal techniques and handling skills
About The
Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:
LIU-LCVM
received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA- Council on Education
on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently,
with over 75 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary
Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College
of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its
instructional needs and research activities.
www.liu.edu/vetmed
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or
gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity,
citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the
United States.