Licensed Veterinary Technician: Emergency/Specialty/ICU

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

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

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 into specialty 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 equipment protocols for our new 
  Critical Care Unit and Specialty Suites
  .

• 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 ultrasounds
  and 
  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.
• Professional Fees Paid
   (NYS License, DEA, PLIT, and professional dues).
• Uniform Allowance
  .
• Generous Employee Discounts
   on pet care for your own pets.

Life in the Hudson Valley

Trade the routine grind for a 
high-quality life
. A role with us is the perfect opportunity for relocation 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