Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist ($7,500 Sign On Bonus)

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Eye Centers are New York City’s first specialty practice group dedicated exclusively to advanced animal eye care. Our newest location in Park Slope, Brooklyn is built on the same foundation that defines our current practices: exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a deeply collaborative team culture. We bring together state-of-the-art diagnostics, microsurgical expertise, and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology, all delivered with compassion and clarity. We are seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. As a member of the ophthalmology team, you will be actively involved in both appointments and daily surgical procedures. Our Technicians run appointments and manage anesthesia for surgical patients from start to finish including making anesthesia plans, inducing and recovering, and anesthesia monitoring. This is a Launch position as we work towards opening our fourth location in Park Slope Brooklyn! This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state of the art care in a new borough.

Requirements

Licensure in New York State (LVT)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred but not required
Candidates with a VTS

Responsibilities

Running appointments: History taking, ophthalmic diagnostics (STT, IOP, fluorescein stain application)
Client communication about histories and medications
Filling medications
Assisting with short procedures during appointments such as corneal debridement
Performing diagnostics when requested during appointments such as venipuncture for bloodwork and blood pressure measurement
Record keeping such as input of patient histories
Creating invoices for billing and estimate creation for procedures
Create protocols for anesthesia or sedation for ophthalmic procedures using inhalant and injectable medications as well as (occasionally) paralytics
Induce patients for anesthesia
Monitor anesthesia and sedation closely throughout procedures
Troubleshoot patient anesthetic concerns and provide real-time treatments
Recover patients from anesthesia
Utilize paralytics during anesthesia for microsurgical procedures
Maintain accurate and detailed records throughout surgical procedures
Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics and patient preparation
Intaking and discharging surgical patients

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-on bonus based on experience
4 day work week
No weekends, no nights, no on-call, no major holidays!
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
FSA/HSA
Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
401(k) with a company match
Scrub Allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Elective benefits through MetLife
Employee pet discounts
Discounted pet insurance
Unlimited CE registration reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks.
3 fully paid CE days every year
Up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses for CE