Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine

About this role

AMC’s Avian and Exotic Pet Service was established in 1984 as the first specialty service for exotic pets in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. We provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for all different types of pets, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, small rodents, and reptiles. We offer routine preventive healthcare as well as specialty care, and we are the premier referral service for birds and exotic pets in the tri-state area. Our staff of veterinarians and technicians are highly experienced and trained in all aspects of avian and exotic pet medicine.

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Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional and compassionate patient care for avian and exotic patients from admission through discharge

• Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients

• Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed

• Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment

• Maintain and stock inventory

• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and referring veterinarians

• Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license

• Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients.

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to 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 be able to work successfully as part of a team

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

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