Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC•New York, NY

6h•$32 - $36

About The Position

Veterinary Eye Centers are New York City’s first specialty practice group dedicated exclusively to advanced animal eye care. Under the leadership of our Founding Medical Director, Dr. LoPinto, our newest location in Park Slope, Brooklyn is built on the same foundation that defines our current practices in other boroughs: exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a deeply collaborative team culture. Our practice brings together state-of-the-art diagnostics, microsurgical expertise, and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology, all delivered with compassion and clarity. As we expand to Brooklyn, we’re focused on building a specialty hospital where clinical excellence, professional growth, and supportive teamwork are always in clear focus. We’re proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At VEC, you’ll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the precision and complexity of ophthalmological surgery, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, VEC is a place to thrive. 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.

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

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

The pay range for this role is: $32-$36/hr. Additional incentives available for candidates with a VTS.
$5,000 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
LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses.