À propos de ce poste Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia chez Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Minimum Qualifications
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Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
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Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
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Must also be able work independently and proactively
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Must establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients, and referring veterinarians
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Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Education:
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Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school.
Experience:
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Minimum one year of clinical experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
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Previous anesthesia, surgical, emergency, or critical care experience is preferred.
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Specialty or referral hospital experience is preferred but not required.
Duties and responsibilities
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Must have working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and equipment used in sedation and anesthesia
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Must have ability to practically handle both low risk and high risk sedation and anesthesia including special needs such as MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, airway procedures, and minimally invasive surgery.
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Must have ability to teach all levels of learners including starting and peer technicians, assistants, interns, & residents
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Must have ability to answer questions regarding anesthesia, sedation for different species from multiple departments, occasionally referring veterinarians and technicians with assistance from anesthesiologists
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The primary responsibility of this position is anesthesia, and providing anesthesia support for all AMC services.
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Troubleshoot, operate, and care of surgical and anesthetic equipment
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Participate in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation
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Work with minimal supervision
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Accurately complete all necessary technical procedures and treatments, with strict adherence to department and hospital protocols
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Mentor and train LVTs as necessary
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Be involved in identification of cardiopulmonary arrests and resuscitation of patients
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Assist and instruct interns and residents regarding policies and protocols and perform all other related duties as required
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 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
- You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT
A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.
