Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Medical Surgical Unit (MSU)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

Mentorship through the VTS process

Continuing education funds

Job summary

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Medical Surgical Unit. Responsibilities include caring for hospitalized patients, administering treatments, and monitoring vitals with a full suite of clinical equipment.

We offer comprehensive benefits, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, and opportunities for mentorship through the VTS process. Shift options support a 24/7 hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Veterinary Technician license or permit.
• Experience handling animals and ability to lift and restrain up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to remain composed in stressful or emergency situations.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as workload requires.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and compassionate care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform treatments including fluids, drug administration, wound care, and vitals monitoring.
• Identify and communicate concerning changes in patient status promptly.
• Operate veterinary equipment (syringe pumps, dopplers, BP monitors, etc.).
• Maintain and stock inventory.
• Collaborate with team across departments to ensure patient safety and care.

Skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Patient care

Animal handling

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Syringe pumps

Fluid pumps

Dopplers

Blood pressure monitors

Point of care lab equipment

SpO2 monitors

Job description

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in our MSU (Medical Surgical Unit).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and compassionate care to hospitalized patients
• Perform treatments for hospitalized patients including fluid and drug administration, wound care, and monitoring of vitals
• Identify and promptly communicate concerning changes in patient status
• Operate syringe pumps, fluid pumps, dopplers, blood pressure monitors, point of care lab equipment and SP02 monitors
• Maintain and stock inventory
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with team members and coworkers across every department
• Must be able to work successfully both alone and as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Qualifications

• Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit
• Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must have flexibility necessary to work additional hours when workload requires

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

Shifts/Positions

• Position 1: Sunday-Tuesday 8pm-8:30am
• Position 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8pm-8:30am
• Position 3: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8pm-8:30am
• Position 4: Thursday-Saturday 8pm-8:30am

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.