Animalmedicalcenter
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology
510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will deliver specialty eye care by performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assisting with ocular surgeries. You will also provide anesthesia, surgical support, and client education.
What you will do
- Perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests
- Hold patients for detailed ocular examination and restrain fractious cats
- Educate clients on pet ocular disease and care via email and communication
- Assist with outpatient procedures and basic to complex surgeries
- Provide anesthesia, surgical support, and post-operative recovery for all ASA levels
- Place IV catheters and fluids and administer drugs
- Perform and monitor sedation and anesthesia
- Assist with appointments and facilitate technician appointments
- Fill prescriptions through various methods
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot surgical and anesthetic equipment
Required qualifications
- Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously
- Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
- Skill set in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care
- Solid basic anesthesia skill set
- Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
- Basic computer skills
Nice to have
- ophthalmology preferred
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
- May be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program
About the company
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital. It is located in Manhattan and features a multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians.