LVT Director of OR

The role

The LVT Director of OR oversees operations and provides strategic leadership for the Surgery department. This role manages clinical, operational, and financial aspects of operating rooms, prep, and recovery.

What you will do

• Manage clinical, operational and financial aspects of surgery operating rooms, prep, and recovery
• Develop action plans and report outcomes to the Senior LVT Director of Perioperative Services
• Maintain budgetary or fiscal accountability and 24 hour operational responsibility
• Partner with hospital leadership to evaluate training programs and staff development
• Manage day-to-day operations including patient/LVT ratios and scheduling
• Mentor and guide surgery LVT Managers, Team Leaders, and Lead Technicians
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and Senior LVT Director of Perioperative Services
• Supervise OR staff, post anesthesia care unit, and Pre-Op/Ambulatory Care
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Maintain cleanliness of OR, Recovery and other OR work rooms

Required qualifications

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure
• 5 years supervisory/management experience
• 3-5 years Veterinary Surgical Nursing Experience
• Strong knowledge of Operating Room Services and patient throughput

Nice to have

• VTS
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Very generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education time-off and stipend
• 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity
• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for research

About the company

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital located in New York City. Founded in 1910, it offers compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care.