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

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center • New York, NY

93d • $30 - $40

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
• Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, technicians, and vets
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and compassionate patient care for avian and exotic patients from admission through discharge
• Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients
• Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed
• Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment
• Maintain and stock inventory
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and referring veterinarians
• Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus

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 a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees