Licensed Veterinary Technician

Your Next Career Adventure Starts at Guardian!

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We are currently seeking exceptional Veterinary Technician with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an outstanding team of veterinary professionals, including some of the most talented doctors and surgeons in the field.

Guardian Veterinary Specialists, is a 29,000 sq ft independent, privately owned, specialty and emergency hospital. Here at Guardian you’ll find a place where your expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families. Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, our hospital offers the opportunity to practice advanced medicine alongside a talented, supportive team.

The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) with strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a professional, positive demeanor. A genuine commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team are essential to success in this role.

Discover Life in the Beautiful Hudson Valley

Located in Middletown, NY Guardian offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming community surrounded by beautiful landscapes, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm, with convenient access to New York City and Connecticut. Whether you enjoy hiking, exploring local towns, or taking advantage of nearby cultural attractions, the Hudson Valley offers a wonderful place to live, work, and grow.

Compassion That Extends Beyond Our Hospital

Our commitment to animals and their families goes beyond the walls of our hospital. Through HEALS, our nonprofit initiative, we help provide financial assistance to at-risk pet owners and support rescue animals in need.

We believe every pet deserves access to compassionate care, and we’re proud to make a difference in our community.

A Workplace That Supports You

We know that great medicine starts with a supported team. Guardian is committed to creating a positive workplace where team members feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to grow.

Our resources include an on-staff certified life coach and social worker, continuing education opportunities, mentorship, and professional development. We want our team members to thrive both personally and professionally.

What You'll Do Every Day

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an essential part of our veterinary team, helping ensure every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care & Triage: Safely handle and restrain patients, perform physical assessments, triage incoming cases, monitor vital signs, and provide nursing care for inpatient and outpatient cases.
  
• Treatments & Diagnostics: Administer medications, vaccines, IV fluids, constant rate infusions, and blood transfusions; collect samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
  
• Advanced Nursing & Anesthesia: Place and maintain catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, and other drains; perform vascular access procedures; and administer and monitor general anesthesia and recovery.
  
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and implement treatment, anesthesia, and nursing care plans while following established protocols.
  
• Teamwork & Hospital Operations: Prioritize patient needs, communicate with clients and colleagues, and maintain an organized, efficient clinical environment.
  
• Schedule: Work a 3–4 day workweek, including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Experience: Must hold an active New York State Veterinary Technician license and have prior veterinary technician experience. Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary setting is preferred.
  
• Clinical Skills: Strong patient handling, assessment, triage, nursing, medication administration, and technical skills.
  
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and client education skills with a compassionate, professional approach.
  
• Teamwork: A dependable, proactive, and collaborative attitude with a genuine commitment to patient care.
  
• Professionalism: Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

The Perks

• Competitive Pay: Generous hourly rates based on experience, plus potential night/weekend shift differentials.
  
• Sign-On Bonus: We believe in starting things off right!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) because we actually want you to go enjoy the hiking, horseback riding, and apple picking.
  
• Pet Discounts & Uniform: Deep discounts for your own furry family members and uniforms provided.

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