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

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC•New York, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Eye Center is a specialty hospital devoted entirely to advanced animal eye care. Since opening in 2021 under the leadership of Founding Medical Director Dr. LoPinto, we’ve built something special in New York City: a practice where exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and true team collaboration guide everything we do. Here, state-of-the-art diagnostics meet microsurgical precision and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology. The result is a hospital where clinical excellence, professional growth, and supportive teamwork always remain in focus. We’re proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At VEC, you’ll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the precision and complexity of ophthalmological surgery, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, VEC is a place to thrive. We are seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. As a member of the ophthalmology team, you will be actively involved in both appointments and daily surgical procedures. Our Technicians run appointments and manage anesthesia for surgical patients from start to finish including making anesthesia plans, inducing and recovering, and anesthesia monitoring.

Requirements

Veterinary Technician Licensure in the state of NY (LVT)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
Highly evolved organizational skills with an an acute attention to detail
An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician
VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialist) certification

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

Up to $7,500 Sign-on bonus based on experience
4 day work week
No weekends, no nights, no on-call, no major holidays!
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
Scrub Allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Elective benefits through MetLife
Employee pet discounts
Discounted pet insurance
Unlimited CE registration reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks
3 fully paid CE days every year
Travel assistance for conferences, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses