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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sand Creek Animal Hospital | Albany, NY | EverVet Partners
$25–$30/hour | $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | No Weekend Shifts | New Graduates Welcome
Build your veterinary career with a team that supports your growth and respects your time outside work.
Sand Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our seven-doctor small animal practice in Albany, New York. Enjoy no weekend shifts, emergency cases referred to a local emergency hospital, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a Fear Free Certified and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice.
Experienced LVTs and newly licensed graduates are welcome. We provide hands-on mentorship, ongoing training, and a collaborative team environment.
As a Fear Free Certified Practice and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice, we emphasize low-stress handling, patient comfort, and exceptional client service. Watch a short video about our practice by clicking here or by visiting the link directly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkIDBToSqaY&t=26s
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Sand Creek Animal Hospital | Albany, NY | EverVet Partners
$25–$30/hour | $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | No Weekend Shifts | New Graduates Welcome
Build your veterinary career with a team that supports your growth and respects your time outside work.
Sand Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our seven-doctor small animal practice in Albany, New York. Enjoy no weekend shifts, emergency cases referred to a local emergency hospital, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a Fear Free Certified and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice.
Experienced LVTs and newly licensed graduates are welcome. We provide hands-on mentorship, ongoing training, and a collaborative team environment.
Pay Schedule and Benefits
- $25–$30/hour, based on experience and qualifications
- $3,000 sign-on bonus*
- No weekend shifts
- Emergency cases referred to a local emergency hospital
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options*
- 401(k) with employer match
- Discounted veterinary care
- Life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Maternity and bereavement leave*
- Referral bonus program
- On-demand pay options
Mentorship and Professional Growth
Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and strengthen your skills.- Hands-on mentoring and ongoing training
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition assistance through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program*
- Access to Zoetis clinical and professional development programs
- Access to VMG educational resources
- Quarterly team-building events and celebrations
About Our Hospital
Founded in 2002, Sand Creek Animal Hospital serves pets and families throughout New York’s Capital Region. Our seven-doctor practice combines compassionate care with modern technology, including digital radiography and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, surgical laser and Class IV therapeutic laser, and paperless medical records.As a Fear Free Certified Practice and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice, we emphasize low-stress handling, patient comfort, and exceptional client service. Watch a short video about our practice by clicking here or by visiting the link directly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkIDBToSqaY&t=26s
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Your Role
- Use your technical skills to support patient care, assist our veterinarians, and help clients feel informed and confident about their pets’ treatment.
- Assist with examinations, treatments, surgery, and dental procedures
- Administer and monitor anesthesia and support postoperative recovery
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and obtain digital radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care
- Use safe, low-stress handling and restraint techniques
- Maintain accurate patient records and prepare prescriptions
- Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Maintain clean, organized clinical areas and support inventory management
- Follow hospital safety and controlled substance protocols
What You Bring
Required- Active New York State Veterinary Technician license
- Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to stay organized in a busy veterinary practice
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Experience with anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and surgical support
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software
- New graduates and newly licensed LVTs are encouraged to apply. Technicians credentialed as RVTs or CVTs elsewhere must also hold an active New York State license for this role