Licensed Veterinary Technician

Hospital For Veterinary Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier veterinary hospital in Manhattan as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. This role involves providing exceptional care for post-op patients, with a focus on patient monitoring and collaboration with medical teams. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed for your growth and well-being.

Benefits

$7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience

120 hours of PTO per year

Three paid CE days per year

Discounted pet insurance through MetLife

401(k) with a company match

Unlimited CE reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Critical Care or ICU experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient recovery and ensure client and patient experience standards are met.
• Maintain catheters and feeding tubes.
• Provide pre and post outpatient surgical care.

Skills

Patient monitoring

IV catheter placement

Feeding tube maintenance

Detail-oriented

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

ezyVet

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Hospital For Veterinary Surgery provided pay range

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Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $39.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Hospital For Veterinary Surgery

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery (HVS), the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, continues to broaden our reach and grow our inpatient care team. Practicing modern medicine in a state of the art, clinician designed practice, we offer unparalleled surgical care with a personal touch in the heart of Manhattan.

Our focus on team wellness and technology is to ensure you will always have the tools and support needed to succeed, grow, and thrive, and our benefits and perks are designed around the unique needs of our field.

The inpatient day Technician works with our doctors, and anesthesiologist to provide exceptional care to post-op patients. The role will have an element of task flexibility and will cover the inpatient population, sedated procedures, and discharges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Monitoring patient recovery, ensuring our standard of client and patient experience is met
• Placing and maintaining intravenous, central, arterial, and urinary catheters
• Maintaining feeding tubes and chest tubes
• Monitoring patients requiring oxygen supplementation and transfusions
• Patient care inclusive of pre and post outpatient surgical care- Obtaining blood samples, removing sutures, placing bandages

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure in New York State required
• 2 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Critical Care or ICU experience a plus
• Experience with practice management software, ezyVet preferred
• Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers
• Highly organized and acute attention to detail
• Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly
• Resourceful and collaborative problem resolution skills
• Strong and respectful written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $32 - $39/hr
• $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience
• 120 hours of PTO per year – 40 hours granted on January 1st, 80 hours accrued throughout the calendar year
• Three paid CE days per year in addition to reimbursement of CE registration and travel stipend
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 401(k) with a company match
• AFLAC voluntary benefits
• An organization that supports you and provides the resources to nurture your talents and goals

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

Come as You Are:

We provide equal opportunities for everyone that applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.

Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Customer Service

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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