Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency Training Program

Location: Latham, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Evening and overnight coverage
Compensation: $25–$34/hour + $5/hour overnight differential

Newly graduated LVT or experienced GP Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to take your first step into Emergency Medicine? This opportunity was built with you in mind.

Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital in Latham, NY is looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians who want to break into Emergency and Critical Care with structured training, hands‑on learning, and mentorship. You do not need previous ER experience. Whether you recently earned your LVT or have built a strong foundation in general practice and are ready to get your feet wet in ER, we’ll help you build on the skills you already have while developing the confidence to care for emergency and critically ill patients.

• $25-$34/hour, based on skills assessment and technician leveling
• Overnight differential (11:00pm-7:00am):
  Additional $5/hour
• Clear pathways for advancement and increased compensation through skill development and clinical growth

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free Vet Bloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsor ships + VTS Support
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options:
  Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

• Typically three 12-hour shifts per week
• Current scheduling needs are focused on evening and overnight coverage:
  • 4:00pm-4:00am
  • 7:00pm-7:00am
• While not every shift will be overnight, flexibility to support these hours as needed is important

As a Veterinary Technician participating in ER Immerse Nursing, you’ll build on your existing veterinary experience while learning how your skills apply to Emergency and Critical Care medicine.

• Work alongside experienced ER Veterinary Technicians and veterinary professionals while developing your emergency nursing skills
• Assist with the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and care of emergency patients based on your current skill level and training progression
• Apply concepts from ER Immerse coursework directly to hands‑on patient care
• Participate in mentor‑led clinical learning activities during your normal working hours
• Develop and strengthen skills in patient assessment, laboratory procedures, radiography, venipuncture, catheter care, medical math, pharmacology, CPR, bandaging, wound care, and patient handling
• Receive coaching, feedback, and skill validation from your mentor throughout the program
• Build confidence working with advanced, urgent, and critically ill patients as your knowledge and technical abilities progress
• Continue developing the clinical judgment, communication, and technical skills needed to work effectively as part of an Emergency and Critical Care team

ER Immerse Nursing is designed to meet learners at different stages of their veterinary careers. Your starting learning path will be based on your current knowledge, skills, and experience.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Have a foundation in veterinary medicine and are interested in transitioning into Emergency and Critical Care
• Want to expand your technical skills and clinical knowledge
• Are motivated to learn through a…