Licensed Veterinary Technician

Guardian Veterinary Management LLC • Brewster, NY

20d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Veterinary Specialists is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to work at its 29,000-square-foot independent, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital in Middletown, New York. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities and involves working with veterinary professionals, including doctors and surgeons, to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, adaptability, and a professional, positive demeanor. The hospital describes a collaborative workplace with resources including an on-staff certified life coach and social worker, continuing education, mentorship, and professional development.

The schedule is a 3–4 day workweek and includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Guardian also supports the community through HEALS, a nonprofit initiative that helps provide financial assistance to at-risk pet owners and supports rescue animals.

Requirements

• Active New York State Veterinary Technician license.
• Prior veterinary technician experience.
• Strong patient handling, assessment, triage, nursing, medication administration, and technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client education skills, with a compassionate, professional approach.
• Dependable, proactive, collaborative attitude and a genuine commitment to patient care.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients; perform physical assessments; triage incoming cases; monitor vital signs; and provide nursing care for inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Administer medications, vaccines, IV fluids, constant rate infusions, and blood transfusions; collect samples; and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
• Place and maintain catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, and other drains; perform vascular access procedures; and administer and monitor general anesthesia and recovery.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and implement treatment, anesthesia, and nursing care plans while following established protocols.
• Prioritize patient needs, communicate with clients and colleagues, and maintain an organized, efficient clinical environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with potential night and weekend shift differentials.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Discounts for employees' pets.
• Uniforms provided.
• On-staff certified life coach and social worker.
• Continuing education opportunities, mentorship, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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