Licensed Veterinary Technician- Urgent Care

Veterinary Technician – Newburgh, NY (Opening Spring 2025)

Join Our Growing Team at Catskill Veterinary Services!

Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting? Catskill Veterinary Services is expanding to Newburgh, NY in Spring 2025, and we’re looking for compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technicians to join our team now!

Since 2012, Catskill Veterinary Services has delivered high-quality, compassionate care across Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster Counties. From humble beginnings as a mobile service, we’ve grown into a progressive, full-service veterinary practice with a state-of-the-art hospital in Rock Hill, NY—and now, we’re bringing our standard of care to Newburgh.

We care for a wide range of species—from horses to hamsters—and we’re passionate about leveraging every team member’s strengths to provide outstanding care. Our technicians are empowered to use their full skill set in a supportive, team-centered environment.

Primary Responsibilities

You’ll support our veterinarians in all aspects of patient care, including:

• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental cleanings and digital dental radiographs
• Placement and management of IV catheters, fluid pumps, and CRI medications
• Collecting and running lab samples (blood, urine, cultures)
• Patient care for hospitalized and intensive care patients
• Radiographs and ultrasound support, including cystocentesis and focal ultrasound
• Performing nerve blocks and preparing for surgical procedures
• Operating and assisting with advanced imaging equipment (e.g., HDVI CT)
• Client communication: intake, discharge, education, and follow-ups
• Conducting technician appointments.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in NYS, in good standing
• Graduate of an AAS in Veterinary Technology (minimum)
• Proficient in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia, and dentistry
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Comfortable handling a variety of species (including exotics and farm animals a plus)
• Respectful and professional in end-of-life situations

Tools & Technology

Our new facility will mirror the high standards of our Rock Hill location, featuring:

• Fully digital medical records (Ezyvet software) with digital treatment sheet (VetRadar)
• Dedicated surgical and dental suites with modern anesthetic and radiology equipment
• In-house lab with IDEXX analyzers, coagulation, and urinalysis tools
• Doppler BP, Tonovet IOP, ECG monitoring (portable and stationary)
• Multiple ultrasound units for advanced imaging
• Telemedicine capabilities
• HDVI CT Imaging

Schedule & Availability

Our Newburgh location will be open 7 days a week with extended hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and skill set)
• Health insurance (50% employer contribution)
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• 80 hours PTO per year (vacation sick time)
• Holiday pay (after probationary period)
• Pet care benefits
• Continuing Education support—we strongly encourage lifelong learning!

Why Join Catskill Veterinary Services?

We are a collaborative, supportive, and progressive veterinary team that’s dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for every patient and their family. If you’re a motivated technician who wants to grow with a forward-thinking practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be a part of the launch of our Newburgh location!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $100,000