About the Role
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.
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.
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 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.
Skills
- Anesthesia
- Recovery
- General Surgery
- Emergency Room
- Operating Room
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter Placement
- Anesthesia Protocols
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Post-operative Care
- Animal Handling
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Proactive Work
- Stress Management
- Crisis Management
- Crash Medicine
- Resuscitation
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call rotation
Experience Level
- 6 months training in Surgery Department
Education Level
- New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit
Salary/Compensations
- $34—$44 USD
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
- Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program eligibility
About the Company
- Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910.
- Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care.
- The hospital has completed a major expansion and renovation, transforming the entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility.
- Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT.
- A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties.
- AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU.
- Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.
