Animalmedicalcenter

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 9 days ago

Patient CareResearchMentoring

About the role

It includes working 8.75 shifts for a total of 70 hours in a two-week pay period.
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.

The technician will support the Anesthesiologists with all the tasks associated with a both special routine =low risk and critical or emergent=high risk cases, including mitigating anesthesia, troubleshooting, developing drug and technique plans, and case training/mentoring new anesthesia personnel.
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.
The primary responsibility of this position is anesthesia, and providing anesthesia support for all AMC services.
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.

Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician's license or permit.
Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school.
Must have working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and equipment used in sedation and anesthesia
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.
Must have ability to teach all levels of learners including starting and peer technicians, assistants, interns, & residents
Must have ability to answer questions regarding anesthesia, sedation for different species from multiple departments, occasionally referring veterinarians and technicians with assistance from anesthesiologists

Previous anesthesia, surgical, emergency, or critical care experience is preferred.
Specialty or referral hospital experience is preferred but not required.

This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care.
This Licensed Veterinary Technician position is part of the Anesthesia Service and will assist in anesthesia interdepartmentally throughout AMC.
Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

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