Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center•New York, NY

10d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This Licensed Veterinary Technician position is part of the Anesthesia Service and will assist in anesthesia interdepartmentally throughout AMC. It includes working 8.75 shifts for a total of 70 hours in a two-week pay period. The technician will support the Anesthesiologists with all the tasks associated with both special routine =low risk and critical or emergent=high risk cases, including mitigating anesthesia, troubleshooting, developing drug and technique plans, and case training/mentoring new anesthesia personnel.

Requirements

Spent time in surgical or medical anesthesia cases.
Advanced anesthesia skills.
Able to perform all the tasks associated with both low risk and with higher risk critical and emergent anesthesia procedures.
New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit.
Animal handling experience.
Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to work successfully as part of a team.
Able to work independently and proactively.
Establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients, and referring veterinarians.
Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations.
Two years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with advanced anesthesia skills.

Responsibilities

Support the Anesthesiologists with all the tasks associated with both special routine =low risk and critical or emergent=high risk cases, including mitigating anesthesia, troubleshooting, developing drug and technique plans, and case training/mentoring new anesthesia personnel.
Perform all the tasks associated with both low risk and with higher risk critical and emergent anesthesia procedures.
Working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and equipment used in sedation and anesthesia.
Practically handle both low risk and high risk sedation and anesthesia including special needs such as MRI imaging and airway surgery.
Teach all levels of learners including starting and peer technicians, assistants, interns, & residents.
Answer questions regarding anesthesia, sedation for different species from multiple departments, occasionally referring veterinarians and technicians with assistance from anesthesiologists.
Provide anesthesia support for all AMC services.
Troubleshoot, operate, and care of surgical and anesthetic equipment.
Participate in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation.
Work with minimal supervision.
Accurately complete all necessary technical procedures and treatments, with strict adherence to department and hospital protocols.
Mentor and train LVTs as necessary.
Be involved in identification of cardiopulmonary arrests and resuscitation of patients.
Assist and instruct interns and residents regarding policies and protocols and perform all other related duties as required.

Benefits

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
Eligibility for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer