Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency Training Program

Ethos Veterinary Health • Latham, NY

1d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital in Latham, NY is looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who want to break into Emergency and Critical Care with structured training, hands-on learning, and mentorship. This opportunity was built for newly graduated LVTs or experienced GP Licensed Veterinary Technicians ready to take their first step into Emergency Medicine. The program will help build on existing skills while developing the confidence to care for emergency and critically ill patients.

Requirements

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
• Have a foundation in veterinary medicine and are interested in transitioning into Emergency and Critical Care
• Want to expand your technical skills and clinical knowledge
• Are motivated to learn through a combination of structured education, mentorship, and hands-on patient care
• Are comfortable receiving feedback and working collaboratively with a mentor and veterinary team
• Are interested in caring for more advanced, urgent, and critically ill patients
• Want to put the technical skills you already have to work while continuing to develop new ones

Nice To Haves

• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• Foundational skills for Core include: Triage and patient assessment, Appropriate patient handling, Laboratory skills, Radiograph skills, Basic understanding of pharmacology, Medical math, including conversions and drug dosages, Medical terminology, Animal husbandry, Basic CPR, Bandaging and wound care, Catheter maintenance, Basic venipuncture, Basic euthanasia procedures

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced ER Veterinary Technicians and veterinary professionals while developing your emergency nursing skills
• Assist with the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and care of emergency patients based on your current skill level and training progression
• Apply concepts from ER Immerse coursework directly to hands-on patient care
• Participate in mentor-led clinical learning activities during your normal working hours
• Develop and strengthen skills in patient assessment, laboratory procedures, radiography, venipuncture, catheter care, medical math, pharmacology, CPR, bandaging, wound care, and patient handling
• Receive coaching, feedback, and skill validation from your mentor throughout the program
• Build confidence working with advanced, urgent, and critically ill patients as your knowledge and technical abilities progress
• Continue developing the clinical judgment, communication, and technical skills needed to work effectively as part of an Emergency and Critical Care team

Benefits

• 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 + VTS Support
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed