Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary medicine is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Emergency & Critical Care service. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility known for its commitment to high-quality patient care. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration among specialists, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exemplary care to animals in need. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign on bonus up to $7,500

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

75% discount on veterinary care

Continuing education funds

403b matching fund

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Loan forgiveness options

Mentorship through the VTS process

Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician's license.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in critical patient care, including triage.
• Complete technical procedures and treatments accurately.
• Assist in cardiopulmonary arrests and stabilization of patients.

Skills

Veterinary Technician's license

Critical care experience

Anesthesia support

Triage skills

Ability to lift animals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NYS Veterinary Technician's license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care

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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.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Non-corporate, patient centric practice. As a non-profit, patient care is at the heart of what we do
• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonus for all new hires (Up to $7,500)
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 75% discount on veterinary care
• Continuing education funds with rollover options
• 403b matching fund
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Loan forgiveness as a non-profit hospital
• Mentorship through the VTS process
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
• Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates who live outside of the NYC metropolitan area
• A hospital-wide renovation to launch an expanded, modernized, state-of-the-art teaching hospital that will pave the way for a fulfilling professional experience.
  
  

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Support veterinarians in all facets of critical patient care, including triage
• Motivated self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
• Provide anesthesia support as need arises
• 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 and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients and referring veterinarians
• 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 unit that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  
  

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 75% discount on veterinary care
• Mentorship through the VTS process
• Continuing education funds with rollover options
• NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
• Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates who live outside of the NYC metropolitan area (*2-year employment commitment required)
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
  
  

Positions/Shifts Available

Daytime Shift: Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

• Position 1: Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Week 2: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
  
  

Overnight Shift: Hours: 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM

• Position 1: Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. Week 2: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Position 2: Schedule: Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
  
  

Pay Range

$32—$40 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 is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform 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.

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