Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Diagnostic Imaging

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Relocation reimbursement for NYC-area

Job summary

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Technician to operate CT and MRI machines, provide anesthesia support, and support radiologists across the hospital. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety and high-quality imaging for urgent and complex cases.

The role requires an NYS Veterinary Technician license with experience in CT/MRI operation or willingness to train.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician license.
• CT and MRI experience is a plus, but training provided as needed.
• Strong phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, and monitoring are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for patients from admission to discharge.
• Provide anesthesia support and recovery for ASA level patients undergoing imaging.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CT, MRI, and anesthetic equipment.
• Coordinate patient workflow across departments with professional communication.
• Adhere to strict radiation and MRI safety protocols.
• Participate in educational and research projects.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Patient care under stress

Education

NYS Veterinary Technician license

Tools

CT operation

MRI operation

Anesthetic equipment

Job description

The Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Service is critical to the lifesaving work we do at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, providing timely diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning of diseases in companion animals. As a Diagnostic Imaging technician, you’ll operate our computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines to obtain quality images for our radiologists and other board-certified specialists across the hospital.
Diagnostic Imaging technicians work together as a team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. While one technician is scanning and capturing images, another technician functions as a primary anesthetist and monitors the patient. Our technicians are excellent communicators and collaborators who work with multiple departments at AMC and coordinate multiple imaging procedures each day. We also occasionally get special visitors from local zoos and aquariums that require our advanced imaging services to better help the animals in their care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and compassionate care for our patients from admission through discharge
• Provide anesthesia support and patient recovery for patients of all ASA levels undergoing diagnostic imaging
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Diagnostic Imaging modalities (CT and MRI) and anesthetic equipment
• Communicate professionally and effectively to coordinate patient workflow across multiple departments
• Ability to adhere to strict radiation and MRI safety protocols
• Participation in educational and research projects

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
• Candidates with experience in CT and MRI operation a plus, but willing to train the right candidate
• A strong skill set in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care is essential
• Candidate must be able to work successfully both as part of a team and autonomously with the ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% 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
• 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

Pay Range: $32 USD - $42 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.