Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center•New York, NY

1d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Surgery to support our non-profit mission of delivering world-class care to our patients. We are 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, with state-of-the-art facilities including a new surgical center, MRI, CT scanner, and more. We have a multidisciplinary team of over 140 veterinarians across 20+ specialties, working together to deliver the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to remain of the techniques associated with advanced care of veterinary patients is preferred.
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.

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.
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.

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