Licensed Veterinary Technician - Specialty

Veterinary Eye Center of New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in NYC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their flagship location. This role offers an opportunity to use your skills in a supportive and advanced care environment while enjoying a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

4 day workweek

No weekends and no late nights

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

120 hours of PTO per year

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with a company match

Wellness support from various health advocates

Continuing education reimbursement

Scrub allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Anesthesia experience is required.
• Comfort with young and geriatric patients.
• 2+ years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre-surgical diagnostics.
• Client education and rounding with the doctor.
• Post-operative patient care.

Skills

Strong record-keeping skills

Ability to effectively run CPR

Highly evolved organizational skills

Education

Veterinary Technician licensure in New York State

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Specialty

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Who We Are

The Veterinary Eye Center, New York City’s premier pet ophthalmology practice, is looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in our Flagship Hell's Kitchen location.

Who We Are

The Veterinary Eye Center, New York City’s premier pet ophthalmology practice, is looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in our Flagship Hell's Kitchen location.

At VEC, we are a dedicated group of veterinary professionals who are passionate about what we do. We practice cutting-edge medicine in a collaborative, uplifting environment where support and teamwork are key.

Our modern facility is designed to empower you with the latest tools, technology, and a strong team behind you to succeed, grow, and truly thrive in your role.

This is a wonderful opportunity to use and expand your clinical skills and bodies of knowledge in a high tech, specialty environment.

The Veterinary Eye Center

VEC Offers

• $28.00 - $35.00 an hour
• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus based on experience
• 4 day workweek, No weekends and no late nights
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 120 hours of PTO per year – 40 hours granted on January 1st, 80 hours accrued throughout the calendar year
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Wellness support from Health Advocate, Talkspace, One Medical, Teladoc and Kindbody
• Metlife voluntary benefits
• Employee pet discounts
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Scrub allowance
• No overnight, no on-call shifts, no late evenings, no weekend coverage
  
  

As a member of the ophthalmology team, in addition to traditional Vet Tech duties, you will be actively involved in:

• Client education
• Ophthalmic disease testing
• Performing pre-surgical diagnostics
• Post operative patient care
• Rounding with the doctor on cases using learned ophthalmology knowledge
• Leading appointments
  
  

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician licensure in New York State
• Anesthesia experience
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Good understanding of drug modality and usage
• Comfort with young and geriatric patients
• Ability to effectively run CPR and a knowledge of life-saving drugs
• Highly evolved organizational skills
  
  

What Would Be Ideal

• 2+ years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
• Anesthesia skills
• Ophthalmology experience
• A desire to pursue VTS in ophthalmology
  
  

Continuing Education

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

Come As You Are

We provide equal opportunities for everyone that applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.

Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

NYS Pay Range

$28—$35 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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