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

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 with roll‑o

NYS Licensing fee reimbursement

Relocation reimbursement

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Medical Surgical Unit (MSU) in New York City. You will care for hospitalized patients, administer fluids and medications, monitor vitals, and communicate changes in patient status to the team.

The role requires NY licensure, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong teamwork. AMC offers comprehensive benefits, sign-on incentives, tuition assistance, and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have NY license/permit to practice.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a busy hospital.
• Calm under pressure in emergencies and fast-paced shifts.
• Flexibility to cover shifts in a 24/7 hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and compassionate care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform treatments including fluid and drug administration, wound care, and vitals monitoring.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status promptly.
• Operate syringe pumps, fluid pumps, dopplers, BP monitors, point-of-care lab equipment, and SP02 monitors.
• Maintain and stock inventory and assist with equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Pressure management

Flexible hours

Ability to work solo and in team

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit

Job description

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

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

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


• 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 - $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.

Shifts/Positions :

• Position 1: Sunday-Tuesday 8pm-8:30am


• Position 4: Thursday-Saturday 8pm-8:30am

As set forth in Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.