Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

Upstate Veterinary Specialties - Latham, NY 12110 Salary Range: $25.00 - $37.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions
• Work independently while utilizing strong core technical skills
• Place IV catheters and perform venipunctures
• Calculate and administer medication doses, CRIs, fluid additives, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Monitor patient status and differentiate between stable and critical patient vitals
• Perform patient treatments and maintain accurate treatment records
• Perform sedation and anesthesia for diagnostic and procedural services
• Accurately calculate medication doses, fluid rates, and anesthesia protocols
• Perform and assist with sedated procedures and anesthesia as needed
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Perform platelet counts, PCVs, manual differentials, and cytology
• Obtain diagnostic-quality radiographs and assist with ultrasounds when needed
• Obtain and document thorough patient medical histories
• Review and collect medical records for transferred and referred patients
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, patient rounds, and care notes using Instinct veterinary software
• Communicate important patient information clearly during technician handoffs and rounds
• Fill and appropriately handle pharmaceutical medications, including controlled substances
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, disease processes, and home-care instructions
• Create and review treatment estimates with clients and answer associated questions
• Perform patient admissions and discharges as needed
• Work closely with doctors and the Internal Medicine team to support efficient workflow and patient care
• Assist with training and supporting new team members
• Participate in department meetings, hospital initiatives, and process improvement projects
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and the overall client experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• 1+ years of veterinary specialty experience preferred
• Internal applicants must be deemed a Level 2 Technician or higher based on the UVS leveling structure
• Experience handling emotionally charged cases and communicating with clients during stressful situations

• Graduate of an accredited American Veterinary Medical Association veterinary technology program
• Current credentialed or licensed Veterinary Technician

• Strong independent technician skills
• Consistent and effective phlebotomy and venipuncture techniques
• Competency in sedation and anesthesia
• Ability to calculate medication doses, CRIs, and fluid rates accurately
• Strong diagnostic and patient monitoring skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Confidence working independently and making informed decisions
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or emotional situations
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Professional and positive communication with clients, teammates, managers, and hospital staff
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork

• Ability to lift and carry patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to safely restrain and handle patients as needed
• Ability to work at a computer and use a keyboard for prolonged periods

• Four 10-hour shifts per week; days of the week TBD based on which Internal Medicine team the selected candidate joins

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