Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician

Upstate Veterinary Specialties • Town of Colonie, NY

5d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Upstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Internal Medicine team. In this role, you will support the care of patients with complex medical conditions and disease processes while working closely with our veterinarians, technicians, clients, and hospital team. The ideal candidate is confident in their technical abilities, comfortable working independently, and able to thrive in a fast-paced specialty environment. If you are passionate about advanced patient care, client education, and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Graduate of an accredited American Veterinary Medical Association veterinary technology program
• Current credentialed or licensed Veterinary Technician
• Strong independent technician skills
• Consistent and effective phlebotomy and venipuncture techniques
• Competency in sedation and anesthesia
• Ability to calculate medication doses, CRIs, and fluid rates accurately
• Strong diagnostic and patient monitoring skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Confidence working independently and making informed decisions
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or emotional situations
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Professional and positive communication with clients, teammates, managers, and hospital staff
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork
• Ability to lift and carry patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to safely restrain and handle patients as needed
• Ability to work at a computer and use a keyboard for prolonged periods

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of veterinary specialty experience preferred
• Internal applicants must be deemed a Level 2 Technician or higher based on the UVS leveling structure
• Experience handling emotionally charged cases and communicating with clients during stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions
• Work independently while utilizing strong core technical skills
• Place IV catheters and perform venipunctures
• Calculate and administer medication doses, CRIs, fluid additives, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Monitor patient status and differentiate between stable and critical patient vitals
• Perform patient treatments and maintain accurate treatment records
• Perform sedation and anesthesia for diagnostic and procedural services
• Accurately calculate medication doses, fluid rates, and anesthesia protocols
• Perform and assist with sedated procedures and anesthesia as needed
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Perform platelet counts, PCVs, manual differentials, and cytology
• Obtain diagnostic-quality radiographs and assist with ultrasounds when needed
• Obtain and document thorough patient medical histories
• Review and collect medical records for transferred and referred patients
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, patient rounds, and care notes using Instinct veterinary software
• Communicate important patient information clearly during technician handoffs and rounds
• Fill and appropriately handle pharmaceutical medications, including controlled substances
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, disease processes, and home-care instructions
• Create and review treatment estimates with clients and answer associated questions
• Perform patient admissions and discharges as needed
• Work closely with doctors and the Internal Medicine team to support efficient workflow and patient care
• Assist with training and supporting new team members
• Participate in department meetings, hospital initiatives, and process improvement projects
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and the overall client experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25.00–$37.00 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Opportunities for advancement in specialty veterinary medicine
• Continuing education opportunities, webinars, and seminars
• Opportunities to further develop technical, critical thinking, and leadership skills
• Cross-training and shadowing opportunities with other specialty services
• Opportunities to assist with training and onboarding new team members
• Participation in developing new policies and procedures to improve hospital workflow
• Employee appreciation events and a collaborative team culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree