Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

The Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

Mentorship through VTS process

CE funds with rollover

Licensing fee reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401k/403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Animal Medical Center in New York, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support its Surgery Department. You will provide anesthesia support and nursing care, assist with patient admission to discharge, and help maintain accurate records while collaborating with veterinarians and staff.

Candidates must hold an NYS veterinary technician license, possess advanced anesthesia skills, and be capable of leading during crises.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State Veterinary Technician license or permit.
• Advanced anesthesia skill set and ability to perform critical procedures.
• Equivalent of 6 months training in Surgery Department.
• Strong phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, monitoring, and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia support and nursing care for the Surgery Department.
• Assist with patient care from admission through discharge.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and charges.
• Stock, order supplies, and assist with ward cleanliness.
• Train and mentor new staff and volunteers.
• Participate in research and education projects.

Skills

New York license

Advanced anesthesia

Crisis leadership

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Post-op care

Teamwork

Animal handling

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (New York)

Tools

Surgical anesthesia equipment

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technician in Surgery across to support our non-profit mission of delivering world-class care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Training in Anesthesia, Recovery, General Surgery, Emergency Room, and the Operating Room.


• Assist with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge.


• Provide anesthesia support and nursing care primarily for the Surgery Department.


• Provide exceptional and compassionate care for our patients from admission through discharge


• Support veterinarians in all facets of care, including interpreting and executing treatment directives


• Complete all necessary technical procedures and treatments, with strict adherence to department and hospital protocols


• Communicate professionally with clients and referral veterinarians


• Maintain concise and accurate records of the patient's treatment progress and charges


• Maintain stock, order supplies, and assist with cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of ward


• Participate in the training of new employees and volunteers


• Participate in educational and research projects


• All other related duties as assigned

Duties

Will include but not be limited to;

• Providing anesthesia support for other clinical departments


• Client communication


• Patient care


• Troubleshooting, operation, care and maintenance of surgical and anesthetic equipment


• Maintenance of inventory


• Participation in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation


• Research/educational projects.

Qualifications

• Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician's license or permit


• Must have an advanced anesthesia skill set and be able to perform all the associated with a critical and emergent anesthesia procedure.


• The equivalent of 6 months training is required in the Surgery Department of the Animal Center.


• Knowledge and ability to remain of the techniques associated with advanced care of veterinary patients is preferred.


• The candidate must be able to lead and act autonomously during a crisis and be able to adept at crash medicine and resuscitation.


• A strong skill set in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care is essential.


• The individual must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary and have a willingness and determination to remain on the cutting edge of veterinary anesthesia and veterinary neurology.


• 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 also be able work independently and proactively


• Must 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 have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations


• 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

Shift

Surgery Service 4 : Sunday- Wednesday 8-6pm

Surgery Service 3 : Monday -Thursday 8-6pm (two shifts available)

Surgery Service 2 : Tuesday - Friday 8-6pm

Urgent Surgery Service : Wednesday-Saturday 8-6pm.

Surgery Team Leader : Wednesday-Saturday 7:30-6:30 pm

Pay Range

$34 - $44 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.

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