Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist

Veterinary Eye Center of New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

PTO 120 hours/year

401(k) with company match

Scrub allowance

Paid parental leave

MetLife benefits

Employee pet discounts

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Veterinary Eye Center of New York City seeks a licensed Veterinary Technician to support our ophthalmology team. You will run appointments, manage anesthesia for surgical patients, and assist with diagnostics and record-keeping.

You’ll train on our specialty workflow at Hell's Kitchen before moving to Park Slope, Brooklyn, and enjoy a four-day work week with comprehensive benefits. We offer growth opportunities, generous PTO, and a supportive team culture dedicated to exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State (LVT)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Run appointments and manage anesthesia for surgical patients from start to finish
• Communicate histories and medications to clients
• Fill medications and assist with short procedures during appointments
• Perform diagnostics and venipuncture as needed
• Maintain thorough patient records and assist with billing estimates
• Intake and discharge surgical patients and coordinate pre-surgical tasks
• Participate in training and adopt specialty workflow

Skills

LVT license

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Job description

Who We Are

Veterinary Eye Centers are New York City's first specialty practice group dedicated exclusively to advanced animal eye care. Under the leadership of our Founding Medical Director, Dr. LoPinto, our newest location in Park Slope, Brooklyn is built on the same foundation that defines our current practices in other boroughs: exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a deeply collaborative team culture. Our practice brings together state-of-the-art diagnostics, microsurgical expertise, and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology, all delivered with compassion and clarity. We're a unique specialty hospital where clinical excellence, professional growth, and supportive teamwork are always in clear focus.

We're proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At VEC, you'll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you're drawn to the precision and complexity of ophthalmological surgery, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, VEC is a place to thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team.

As a member of the ophthalmology team, you will be actively involved in both appointments and daily surgical procedures. Our Technicians run appointments and manage anesthesia for surgical patients from start to finish including making anesthesia plans, inducing and recovering, and anesthesia monitoring.

What We Offer

• The pay range for this role is: $32-$36/hr. Additional incentives available for candidates with a VTS.
• $5,000 Sign-on bonus based on experience
• 4 day work week

No weekends, no nights, no on-call, no major holidays!

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Scrub Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance

What We Require

• Licensure in New York State (LVT)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• 1+ years' experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred but not required

What Makes This Role Unique

You will spend your first months training and learning our specialty workflow in our flagship Hell's Kitchen location before moving to work fulltime from our Park Slope, Brooklyn office.

Medical Responsibilities Include

• Running appointments: History taking, ophthalmic diagnostics (STT, IOP, fluorescein stain application)
• Client communication about histories and medications
• Filling medications
• Assisting with short procedures during appointments such as corneal debridement
• Performing diagnostics when requested during appointments such as venipuncture for bloodwork and blood pressure measurement
• Record keeping such as input of patient histories
• Creating invoices for billing and estimate creation for procedures

Surgical Responsibilities Include

• Create protocols for anesthesia or sedation for ophthalmic procedures using inhalant and injectable medications as well as (occasionally) paralytics
• Induce patients for anesthesia
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation closely throughout procedures
• Troubleshoot patient anesthetic concerns and provide real-time treatments
• Recover patients from anesthesia
• Utilize paralytics during anesthesia for microsurgical procedures
• Maintain accurate and detailed records throughout surgical procedures
• Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics and patient preparation
• Intaking and discharging surgical patients

Continuing Education

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration 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.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

NYS Pay Range

$32-$36 USD