Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technician in Surgery across to support our non-profit mission of delivering world-class care to our patients.

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
• All other related duties as assigned

Duties

Will include but not be limited to;

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Shift

• Surgery Service 4: Sunday- Wednesday 8-6pm
• Surgery Service 3: Monday -Thursday 8-6pm (two shifts available)
• Surgery Service 2: Tuesday - Friday 8-6pm
• Urgent Surgery Service: Wednesday-Saturday 8-6pm.
• Surgery Team Leader: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30-6:30 pm