Job Description
Job DescriptionLicensed 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.
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 GrowthWhether 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
*Sign-on bonus terms apply. Benefits vary based on employment status and eligibility.
About Our HospitalFounded 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
#LicensedVeterinaryTechnician #VetTechJobs #AlbanyNY #NewGradsWelcome #NoWeekendResponsibilitiesYour 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
Required SkillsWhat You BringRequired
- 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
Preferred
- 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
Apply Today! Looking for an LVT role in Albany with no weekends, mentorship, and a supportive team? Apply today to join Sand Creek Animal Hospital and grow your career with EverVet Partners.