Licensed Veterinary Technician ($7,500 Sign On Bonus)
About The Position
The Animal Cardiology Center (TACC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician with an interest in specialty practice. TACC is New York City’s leading veterinary cardiology-only practice, serving dogs and cats with cutting-edge diagnostics and compassionate, personalized treatment. The practice operates in a state-of-the-art, collaborative environment with modern facilities. TACC aims to transform the veterinary profession's culture from burnout to a happier, healthier place. This role offers an opportunity to use and expand clinical skills in a unique specialty environment. The Licensed Veterinary Technician is a vital member of the practice management team, responsible for leading and supervising, being organized, professional, an efficient communicator, and working well with veterinarians and other team members. The position ensures accurate, efficient, and timely completion of daily clinical duties and responsibilities, and facilitates communication between doctors, the practice manager, and clinical team members. In addition to traditional duties, the role involves advanced history taking, advanced imaging (including Echocardiograms), conducting physical examinations and patient assessments, rounding with the doctor on cases, and providing compassionate care. Interested technicians may have the opportunity to train under the Cardiologist and join the mobile TACC team.
Requirements
- Licensed in NY State
- An affinity for animals
- 2+ years’ experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong people and organizational skills
- Ability to resolve conflict
- Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university
- Comfortable working with all types of animals
- Ability to lift 40lbs
- Capable of moving patients from carrier/floor to exam table
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Interest in specialty practice
- Experience in specialty practice
- VTS and/or Cardiology specialty experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise effectively
- Be organized and professional at all times
- Be an efficient communicator
- Work well with veterinarians and other team members, both clinical and administrative
- Ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion of daily clinical duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate the flow of communication between doctors, the practice manager, and clinical team members
- Perform all duties of a licensed veterinary technician
- Participate in advanced history taking
- Participate in advanced imaging, including Echocardiograms
- Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
- Round with the doctor on cases using learned cardiology knowledge
- Provide consistently compassionate care for patients
- Train under the Cardiologist and join the mobile TACC team (for interested LVTs)
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
- Elective benefits through MetLife
- Employee pet discounts
- Discounted pet insurance
- Unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and textbooks
- 3 fully paid CE days every year
- Up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses for CE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
