Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

About this role

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

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary

• 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

• Sunday, Monday & Tuesday [8am-7pm]

• Every other Wednesday [8am-7pm]

Pay Range
$30—$40 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.

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