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Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital in Manhattan

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, with exposure to veterinary anesthesia, surgery, emergency or critical care, or a closely related clinical environment.
  • A New York State Veterinary Technician license or permit is required.
  • Animal handling experience and the ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and proactively and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients, and referring veterinarians.
  • The candidate must be able to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations.
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited school is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support anesthesiologists with anesthesia tasks for routine, low-risk and critical or emergent, high-risk cases, including mitigating anesthesia, troubleshooting, developing drug and technique plans, and training or mentoring new anesthesia personnel.
  • Provide anesthesia support as the primary responsibility for all AMC services.
  • Apply working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and equipment used in sedation and anesthesia.
  • Handle low-risk and high-risk sedation and anesthesia cases, including special needs such as MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, airway procedures, and minimally invasive surgery.
  • Teach learners at all levels, including starting and peer technicians, assistants, interns, and residents.
  • Answer anesthesia and species-specific sedation questions from multiple departments and, occasionally, referring veterinarians and technicians, with assistance from anesthesiologists.
  • Troubleshoot, operate, and care for surgical and anesthetic equipment.
  • Participate in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation.
  • Work with minimal supervision and complete technical procedures and treatments accurately while adhering strictly to department and hospital protocols.
  • Mentor and train Licensed Veterinary Technicians as necessary.
  • Identify cardiopulmonary arrests and resuscitate patients.
  • Assist and instruct interns and residents regarding policies and protocols, and perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced anesthesia skills and the ability to perform tasks associated with both low-risk and higher-risk critical and emergent anesthesia procedures are encouraged.
  • Previous anesthesia, surgical, emergency, or critical care experience is preferred.
  • Specialty or referral hospital experience is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital in Manhattan

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital in Manhattan that treats dogs, cats and exotic pets. Its veterinarians bring emergency care and medical specialties together in one hospital, with services ranging from surgery and cancer treatment to rehabilitation. The center trains veterinary interns and residents through clinical programs and shares animal-health information with pet owners and professionals through lectures and online resources. Donations support its teaching, clinical research and charitable care for qualifying animals whose owners need financial assistance. Founded in 1910, the center is based in New York City.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Founded
1910

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