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About the Role

We are hiring a Surgical Team Coordinator to support an incoming 4th Surgeon. This hybrid role is designed for someone who thrives both on the floor and behind the scenes, acting as the operational backbone for a dedicated surgical team. You will partner directly with a board-certified Surgeon and coordinate a team of clinical staff, running appointments, supporting patient care, and stepping into procedures when needed.

Responsibilities

Run appointments including history taking, patient intake, and client communication
Assist with exams, diagnostics, and treatments as needed
Support pre-operative and post-operative workflows
Step in for hands-on patient care, restraint, and basic technical procedures
Ensure accurate and timely medical record documentation
Act as the central coordinator for one surgeon and their clinical team
Own daily scheduling flow: appointments, procedures, rechecks, and follow-ups
Ensure all cases are fully prepped ahead of time (labs, imaging, history, estimates)
Track down missing information before it becomes a problem
Keep the team aligned, on time, and moving efficiently throughout the day
Prepare the DVM for consultations with organized case summaries
Anticipate needs before appointments and procedures
Assist with client communication workflows and discharge planning
Serve as the go-to problem solver for anything that could disrupt the schedule
Identify inefficiencies and help build better workflows
Coordinate across departments (surgery, anesthesia, client care)
Help establish structure in a growing, fast-moving environment

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Technician, LVT or Lead Assistant
Strong clinical foundation (appointments, patient handling, basic procedures)
Experience supporting surgery or specialty medicine is a plus
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing detail
Clear, confident communication with both clients and team members
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A proactive mindset (you don’t wait to be told what’s missing)

Location

Manhattan

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Salary/Compensations

$26-$35/hr

Benefits

Consistent 4-day work week: 4 10 hour shifts Sunday through Wednesday
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 for conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses
Up to $750 per year in related travel expenses for CE
Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program
Coverage for VTNE exam and licensure fees after graduation

About the Company

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery (HVS) is the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, broadening its reach and growing its cutting-edge clinical team.
Practicing modern medicine in a state-of-the-art, clinician-designed practice, HVS offers unparalleled surgical care with a personal touch in Manhattan.
This is a hospital built for surgery, with intentionally structured teams to allow clinicians to stay focused, patients to receive attention, and staff to perform in a supportive environment.

Equal Opportunity

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.