Licensed Veterinary Technician, Interventional Radiology

The role

Veterinary Technicians provide anesthesia for interventional radiology and endoscopy procedures. They also participate in clinic appointments, communicate with clients, and assist with patient care from admission to discharge.

What you will do

• Providing anesthesia support for IR / IE procedures for patients of all ASA levels
• Troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining surgical and anesthetic equipment and inventory
• Working alongside doctors in clinics and communicating with clients
• Assisting with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge
• Participating in research and educational projects

Required qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
• Advanced anesthesia skill set and ability to perform tasks associated with critical and emergent situations
• Candidate must be able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously with the ability to remain composed in stressful situations
• Individuals must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary and have the willingness and determination to remain on the cutting edge of veterinary anesthesia
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Strong skills in phlebotomy, peripheral catheter and central line placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post operative care
• Equivalent of 1 year training in an advanced veterinary surgery department

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
• Generous paid time off
• Four-day work week
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• Mentorship through the VTS process
• Continuing education funds with rollover options
• NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
• 403b matching fund
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

About the company

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, founded in 1910. It is located in Manhattan and features state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians.