Surgery Patient Care Assistant

The role

The Surgery Patient Care Assistant provides advanced veterinary assistance to Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians within the Surgery Department. This role supports surgical preparation and case flow through patient-facing and technical support duties.

What you will do

• Take notes in exam rooms with veterinarians and clients
• Master AMC Veterinary Assistant skills Levels I-IV
• Cross reference medical record systems and follow treatment plans
• Perform specialized handling and restraint of patients of all species
• Perform treatments as pertains to a NYS non-licensed technician
• Assist in patient monitoring, supportive therapies, treatments, and procedures
• Monitor patients' vital signs using multiparameter monitoring equipment
• Attend DVM and LVT rounds
• Provide safe and effective restraint and handling of small animal patients in a surgical setting
• Assist in surgical supportive therapy, including patient preparation, positioning, and transfer

Required qualifications

• Proficient in patient handling/restraint
• Proficiency with surgical positioning and familiarity with aseptic technique
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Knowledge of surgical and operating room equipment operation and care
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care, technical services, and client communication
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficient in patient handling and monitoring, supportive therapy, treatments, and procedures
• Comfort with basic patient assessment and vitals collection
• Understanding of basic lab procedures and diagnostic terminology
• Strong communication skills, time management, and ability to multitask
• Animal handling experience and ability to restrain all species
• Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations

Nice to have

• 1+ years of experience in a specialty or surgical veterinary setting
• Support diagnostic imaging needs, including positioning and image acquisition for radiographs and fluoroscopy

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• May be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program

About the company

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