Multispecialty Vet Tech Floating – Emergency & Specialty

Upstate-Veterinary-Specialties-1; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and long-termdis

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Pet insurance stipend

Uniform allowance

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY seeks a flexible Floating Veterinary Technician to support specialty services and the Emergency team. You will perform a wide range of technician skills, induce and monitor anesthesia, and assist in diagnostics and surgery while adapting to multiple departments.

The role requires NY-licensed LVT with associate degree and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York.
• Possess an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent.
• Clinical experience in veterinary settings with strong technician skills.
• Experience with restraint, phlebotomy, labs, and patient care.
• Ability to induce and monitor anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care and technical support across specialty services and Emergency.
• Perform a wide range of technician skills including restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostics.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures.
• Assist with operating room setup and aseptic techniques.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide coverage across departments.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to support patient care.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

New York LVT

Associate degree

Clinical experience

Restraint

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia induction

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Medication knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Computer skills

EMR / practice management

Emergency/specialty experience

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Licensed Veterinary Technician in NY

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY seeks a flexible Floating Veterinary Technician to support specialty services and the Emergency team. You will perform a wide range of technician skills, induce and monitor anesthesia, and assist in diagnostics and surgery while adapting to multiple departments.

The role requires NY-licensed LVT with associate degree and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.