Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

The role

This Licensed Veterinary Technician will provide anesthesia support interdepartmentally throughout AMC. The role involves managing both low risk and high risk critical or emergent cases, troubleshooting equipment, and mentoring personnel.

What you will do

• Provide anesthesia support for all AMC services
• Support anesthesiologists with low risk and high risk cases
• Mitigate anesthesia and troubleshoot equipment
• Develop drug and technique plans
• Mentor and train LVTs, assistants, interns, and residents
• Handle sedation and anesthesia for MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, airway procedures, and minimally invasive surgery
• Operate and care for surgical and anesthetic equipment
• Participate in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation
• Identify cardiopulmonary arrests and perform resuscitation
• Complete technical procedures and treatments following protocols

Required qualifications

• New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit
• Minimum one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school
• Animal handling experience
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to maintain effective, respectful working relationships
• Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and equipment used in sedation and anesthesia

Nice to have

• Previous anesthesia, surgical, emergency, or critical care experience
• Specialty or referral hospital experience

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
• Eligibility for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program

About the company

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, founded in 1910. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer located in Manhattan.