Perioperative Education Lead — OR Mentorship & Training

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Four-day work week

Comprehensive benefits

Loan forgiveness opportunity

Job summary

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City seeks a Perioperative Clinical Educator to join the clinical education team. The educator mentors OR assistants and LVTs, develops curricula, lectures, and implements an ongoing continuing education program across perioperative care.

In this role, the educator serves in an LVT capacity about 60% of the time, oversees onboarding and assessments, and ensures safe practice of surgical equipment and central sterilization.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician license required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT.
• Knowledge of operating room procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical education team in perioperative care.
• Provide training on maintenance of anesthesia machines.
• Educate staff on patient preparation, positioning, and aseptic technique.
• Develop and implement training schedules and evaluations for staff.
• Collaborate with OR leadership to uphold quality standards.

Skills

LVT experience

Operating room procedures

Communication

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Master’s degree in Education (preferred)

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City seeks a Perioperative Clinical Educator to join the clinical education team. The educator mentors OR assistants and LVTs, develops curricula, lectures, and implements an ongoing continuing education program across perioperative care.

In this role, the educator serves in an LVT capacity about 60% of the time, oversees onboarding and assessments, and ensures safe practice of surgical equipment and central sterilization.