Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) : Build the Future of Specialty Care!

LOCATIONS: Rock Hill, NY | Newburgh, NY | Middletown, NY

HOSPITAL: Catskill Veterinary Services S

Full-Time | Veterinarian-Founded & Owned

Are you an LVT with specialty experience who thrives on complexity? Do you want to use advanced technical skills to manage critical patients and help launch a premier referral center? Catskill Veterinary Services is seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to join our team as we strategically expand our specialty and emergency care.

We are proudly veterinarian-founded & owned , meaning decisions are based on medical best practices, not remote boards. Join us now to utilize your high-level experience and leadership to set the standard for our future specialty departments.

Why Your Specialty Experience is Essential:

You will be instrumental in supporting our high-volume caseload and paving the way for our incoming board-certified specialists (Surgeon, Internist, Criticalist). Your expertise will elevate the standard of care for the region.

A Voice in the Future: We are breaking ground on a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in 2026. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor and have a direct voice in establishing the workflow and protocols.

Culture of Learning: We value curiosity and encourage teaching. If you enjoy mentoring and discussing case pathophysiology, you will find an engaged audience of ER and GP doctors, as well as technicians, eager to learn from your specialty experience.

Required Skill Sets: Technicians as Clinical Leaders

You will be supported by a powerhouse team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and experienced assistants. We require proficiency in the following:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Life Support: Proficiency in RECOVER CPR protocols.
• Fluid & Medication Management: Accurate calculation and maintenance of Constant Rate Infusions (CRIs).
• Access: Placement and maintenance of advanced access lines, including Central Lines and Jugular Catheters.
• Transfusion Medicine: Administration and monitoring of blood products.
• Triage & Monitoring: Expert patient triage and detailed patient monitoring.
• Anesthesia & Surgery

Anesthesia: High-level, multi-parameter anesthesia monitoring for complex procedures.

Pain Management: Implementation of advanced pre-, intra-, and post-operative pain management protocols.

Surgical Assistance: Proficient patient prep, maintenance of sterile technique, and assisting the surgeon during procedures.

Diagnostics & Internal Medicine

Sample Collection: Proficiency in atraumatic sampling and phlebotomy (blood draws).

Imaging Support: Assisting the Internist/DVMs with advanced diagnostics, including abdominal ultrasoundsand endoscopic biopsies.

In-House Lab: Execution of stat and advanced in-house diagnostics.

What We Are Looking For:

• Credentials: Current New York State LVT license (or ability to obtain one).
• Experience: Proven experience in a Specialty, ER, or Tertiary Referral Center is highly valued.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in high-level patient monitoring, advanced technical skills, and complex case management.
• Collaboration: A professional who views our referring GP/ER vets as partners and is ready to serve as a clinical leader and mentor.
  

Your Benefits Package:

We take care of our people so they can take care of the pets.

• Competitive Salary Range: $52,000 - $100, 000
• Flexible Scheduling to prevent burnout.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Continuing Education (CE): Annual CE allowance and paid days off)
• Uniform Allowance.
• Generous Employee Discounts on pet care for your own pets.

Life in the Hudson Valley

Your new role could be the perfect opportunity for relocation! Trade the routine grind for a high-quality life. Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, you can enjoy a lower cost of living, more land, and less traffic.

Proximity to NYC: Short, scenic drive to enjoy city culture on your days off.
The Good Life: Enjoy the region's food/drink capital status, farm-to-table dining, wineries, and vibrant art scene (Storm King, Dia:Beacon, Bethel Woods).
Outdoor Access: Decompress after a shift by hiking Minnewaska, kayaking the Hudson or Delaware Rivers, or skiing in the winter.
Shape the future of Veterinary Care in the Hudson Valley. Apply today to start the conversation!

Benefits:

•  401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
  
  

 Work Location: In person