Animalmedicalcenter
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine
510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065
Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 9 days ago
Patient CareResearchMentoring
About the role
- AMC's Avian and Exotic Pet Service was established in 1984 as the first specialty service for exotic pets in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
- We provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for all different types of pets, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, small rodents, and reptiles.
- Our staff of veterinarians and technicians are highly experienced and trained in all aspects of avian and exotic pet medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients
- Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed
- Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment
- 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.
Requirements
- Must have NYS Veterinary Technician's license
- Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients.
- Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients, technicians, and vets
- Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients and referring veterinarians
- Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
- Competitive salary
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- Mentorship through the VTS process
Compensation
- This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Maintain and stock inventory
- Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Continuing education funds with rollover options
- NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
- Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 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.
Company info
- We offer routine preventive healthcare as well as specialty care, and we are the premier referral service for birds and exotic pets in the tri-state area.
- Learn More About the Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine Service
- 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.
- You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
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