Lead Veterinary Technician - New York, United States - Hospital For Veterinary Surgery
Description
The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician and animal lover to join our growing team at our practice on the upper west side of Manhattan.
We are a staff of inspired veterinary professionals, practicing modern medicine in a state of the art and collaborative environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities ensure you have the modern tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive as we continue to make the veterinary profession a more sustainable career for all.
This is a wonderful opportunity to broaden and refine your managerial and clinical bodies of knowledge in a prestigious specialty environment.
Veterinary Surgery Offers:
$ $50.00/hr.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with a company match
AFLAC voluntary benefits
Employee pet discounts
Continuing education reimbursement
Scrub allowance
No overnight or on-call shifts
As a senior member of the surgical team, in addition to traditional Vet Tech duties, you will be actively involved in:
Leading a clinical team and maintaining flow
Training new clinical team members
Working with doctors and leadership to continue improving hospital flow and productivity
Client education
Performing pre-surgical diagnostics
Post operative patient care
Rounding with the doctor on cases using learned knowledge
Leading appointments
Requirements:
Licensure in New York State
Strong record-keeping skills
Good understanding of drug modality and usage
Comfort with young and geriatric patients
Comfortable training technicians and directing them properly while giving helpful feedback
Ability to effectively run CPR and a knowledge of life-saving drugs
Highly evolved organizational skills
Experience leading a clinical team and maintaining flow
Experience with training new clinical team members
What Would Be Ideal:
4+ years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
Anesthesia skills
Surgery experience
A desire to pursue VTS
Come as You Are:
We provide equal opportunities for everyone that applies to and works for TACC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.