Clinical Educator

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Paid continuing education

403-b retirement plan

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in New York is seeking a Clinical Educator to focus on training Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). The role involves curriculum development, mentorship, and overseeing onboarding while working in an LVT capacity. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of specialty nursing experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to education. Benefits include a generous sign-on bonus, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NYS Veterinary Technician license required.
• Minimum 5 years specialty nursing experience in a clinical environment.
• Must have 2 years’ experience mentoring and training veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of clinical skills necessary for patient care.
• Mentor LVTs in applying academic knowledge clinically.
• Train LVTs in hospital protocols and technical duties.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Clinical Educator is part of the clinical education team with a primary focus on training LVTs in all departments. The Clinical Educator will focus on mentorship, curriculum development, lecturing, and implementation of an ongoing continuing education program.

The Clinical Educator works in an LVT capacity approximately 60% of the time and oversees the onboarding, assessment, and clinical education of all staff working within the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications Desired

• NYS Veterinary Technician license
• Minimum 5 years specialty nursing experience in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated 2 years’ experience mentoring and training veterinary technicians, student externs and interns
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in teaching preferred
• Veterinary Technician specialty (VTS) preferred
• Must be able to collaborate with all team members
• Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills are essential
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary

Reports to: Director of Clinical Education

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT
• Advanced knowledge of surgical equipment necessary
• Leadership experience required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively teach a variety of clinical skills necessary for patient care
• Teach, mentor, and support LVT’s in the clinical application of academic knowledge
• Train LVT’s in hospital protocols, treatments, and technical duties
• Train veterinary support staff in requested areas as necessary (ex. Patient handling)
• Demonstrate patience teaching in fast paced working environment
• Ability to adapt and cross train in specialty departments as needed
• Devise rotation schedules for VTI’s and VTE’s
• Collaborate with Clinical Educators and Director of Clinical Education
• Devise curriculum, lesson plans for lectures and labs
• Provide onboarding for orientation of new hires
• Ensure mandatory annual CE completed per AMC and AAHA requirements
• Maintain organized records
• Provide routine assessment(s) of learning
• Attend recruitment, lecture, and conference events

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution.
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

Pay Range

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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