Floating Veterinary Technician — Multi-Specialty & Emergency Care

Upstate Veterinary Specialties; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical & dental insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Pet insurance stipend

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties, a leading veterinary hospital in New York's Capital District, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support multiple specialty services and the Emergency team. You will assist with anesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care in a collaborative, high‑impact environment.

Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and patient communication are essential. The role offers a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to broaden clinical experience across

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State.
• Associate degree or equivalent in veterinary technology.
• Experience with restraint, phlebotomy, lab work and patient care.
• Ability to induce and monitor anesthesia.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care across specialty services and Emergency.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and surgical assistance.
• Conduct radiographs and routine diagnostics.
• Assist with OR setup, aseptic technique, and patient discharge instructions.
• Maintain medical records and communicate plans with teams.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to ensure workflow.
• Adapt across departments to support coverage needs.
• Contribute ideas to improve hospital workflow.

Skills

LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

New York State license

restraint

phlebotomy

laboratory procedures

IV catheter placement

venipuncture

anesthesia induction

radiographs

medications knowledge

client communication

organization

adapt across departments

computer proficiency

practice management software

veterinary medical records

teamwork across departments

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties, a leading veterinary hospital in New York's Capital District, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support multiple specialty services and the Emergency team. You will assist with anesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care in a collaborative, high‑impact environment.

Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and patient communication are essential. The role offers a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to broaden clinical experience across