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The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center · 3 months ago

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $40/hr

Animal Medical Center is a leading veterinary teaching hospital in New York City, specializing in avian and exotic pet medicine. They are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional patient care, anesthesia, and surgical support for exotic patients, while also maintaining equipment and inventory.

Health CareVeterinary

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional and compassionate patient care for avian and exotic patients from admission through discharge

Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients

Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed

Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment

Maintain and stock inventory

Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and referring veterinarians

Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus

Qualification

NYS Veterinary Technician's licenseAvianExotic patient careAnesthesiaSurgical supportEffective communicationStress managementCustomer satisfactionTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Must have NYS Veterinary Technician's license

Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients

Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to 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 be able to work successfully as part of a team

Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations

Ability to communicate clearly with clients, technicians, and vets

Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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

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

Company

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital with 140+ veterinarians providing the highest quality medical care across 20+ specialties and services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Founded in 1910