Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 44,083 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

403b matching fund

Mentorship through the VTS process

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in New York is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its Emergency and Critical Care service. The ideal candidate will provide exemplary patient care, support veterinary teams, and be part of a dedicated emergency department. This role offers a generous sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience as an LVT in a critical care environment.
Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a 24/7 unit.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians in all facets of critical patient care, including triage.
Accurately and in a timely manner complete all necessary technical procedures.
Assist and instruct interns and residents during ICU policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Anesthesia support

Education

NYS Veterinary Technician’s license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Animal Medical Center’s Emergency and Critical Care service – the only level 1 trauma center in the NYC area – is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our dedicated team of emergency practitioners. Ideal candidates will provide exemplary coordinated veterinary clinical and technical patient care and strive to continuously improve the overall quality of patient care in the department.

About the Animal Medical Center

A leading animal hospital with a 111-year legacy, we offer specialty, emergency, and primary care to over 55,000 patient visits annually. As a mission-driven non-profit, we provide animals with the gold standard in patient care while emphasizing lifelong learning. We are dedicated to supporting excellence in clinical practice and post-graduate teaching, ensuring rewarding careers and opportunities for growth.

The AMC offers a unique hybrid of academia and clinical practice that creates a collegial environment within the hospital and promotes inter-departmental consultations and cohesive patient care. In addition to our Emergency service, the Animal Medical Center is home to boarded specialists in over 20 services and specialties.

Our hospital is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation to add 11,000 feet of new clinical and client space while simultaneously renovating 26,000 existing feet to ensure AMC remains at the forefront of veterinary medicine and make way for new and expanded services.

About the Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl Institute for Trauma Care at the Animal Medical Center

The Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl Institute for Trauma Care at the Animal Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility to provide compassionate and expert care for pets that need emergency and critical assistance. AMC is a verified veterinary trauma center, fully equipped to manage life-threatening traumatic injuries and staffed by experienced veterinarians and technicians. Our emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Primary job responsibilities

Support veterinarians in all facets of critical patient care, including triage
Motivated self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Provide anesthesia support as needed
Accurately and in a timely manner complete all necessary technical procedures and treatments, with strict adherence to department and hospital protocols
Be involved in cardiopulmonary arrests and stabilization of critical patients
Assist and instruct interns and residents during ICU policies and protocols and perform all other related duties as required

Qualifications

Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
Minimum of 2 years experience as an LVT in critical care environment
Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with all stakeholders
Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, technicians and vets
Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a 24/7 unit
Non-corporate, patient-centric practice with focus on patient care

Benefits