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

Veterinary Eye Center of Long Island City•New York, NY

6d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Eye Center Long Island City is a specialty practice focused exclusively on animal eye care. Located in the heart of Queens at 5 Court Square, our hospital offers advanced diagnostics and surgical treatments in a modern, highly accessible facility. The clinic is easily accessible via the 7, E, G, and M subway lines, ensuring convenience for clients throughout New York City. We’re known for our collaborative approach, working closely with referring veterinarians to provide thoughtful, high-quality care and exceptional client service.

Requirements

Licensure in New York State required
An interest and excitement for Veterinary Ophthalmology
Experience administering anesthetic protocols in a surgical environment
Strong record-keeping skills
Experience with PIMS/practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)
Demonstrates strong competency in medical calculations
Proficient in EMR documentation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

VTS in Ophthalmology

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
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
Paid Parental Leave
Scrub Allowance
Elective benefits through MetLife
Employee pet discounts
Discounted pet insurance
Unlimited CE 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 conferences