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

About this role

<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":360,"335559740":315}"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.amcny.org/pet-owners/specialties/avian-exotic-pet-medicine/" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto">Learn More About the Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine Service</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":360,"335559740":315}"> </span></p> <h3>Responsibilities:<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide exceptional and compassionate patient care for avian and exotic patients from admission through discharge</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain and stock inventory</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and referring veterinarians</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">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</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Must be able to work successfully as part of a team</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span…