Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Locally Owned Veterinary Clinic Seeking LVT

Kinderhook Animal Hospital is a locally owned small animal practice serving the community since 1969. We are proud to provide compassionate veterinary care in a welcoming, relationship-focused environment where pets and their people are treated like neighbors — because they are. As a privately owned practice, we believe veterinary medicine should feel personal — for both our clients and our team. We value communication, trust, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.

We are looking for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician who values communication, teamwork, and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Whether you are an experienced technician or a new graduate looking for mentorship and support, we would love to meet you.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team in a practice that prioritizes quality medicine, kindness, and work-life balance — without the pressure of corporate veterinary medicine.

No corporate quotas. No overnight shifts. Just good medicine, good people, and a supportive team.

If you are looking for a welcoming small-town practice where relationships matter and your work is appreciated, we encourage you to apply.

What We’re Looking For

We are searching for someone who is:

• Friendly, welcoming, and compassionate
• A strong communicator with clients and coworkers
• Team-oriented and dependable
• Passionate about patient care and client education
• Comfortable assisting with appointments, surgery, and dentistry
• Eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment

New graduates are welcome. Mentoring is available.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, perform patient assessments, collect samples, run in-house laboratory testing, and maintain accurate medical records
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and client communication in a fast-paced small animal practice
• Safely restrain canine and feline patients
• Place intravenous catheters; administer medications, vaccines, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients during surgical and dental procedures while maintaining sterile technique
• Take diagnostic radiographs, perform dental prophylaxis, and assist with dental procedures and extractions
• Monitor hospitalized patients, provide nursing care, and assist with emergency and urgent care cases as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, inventory, and compliance with OSHA, controlled substance, and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced small animal clinical setting
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• No after-hours or emergency duty

Compensation & Benefits

• $26–30/hour depending on experience
• Health insurance with employer contribution
• Licensing fees covered
• Employee pet discounts
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks
• 401(k) plan coming soon
• Supportive mentorship and team environment

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• NY State Veterinary Technician License (Required)

Work Location: In person