Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery
Animalmedicalcenter · 510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 · Posted Jun 24, 2026
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The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technician in Surgery across to support our non-profit mission of delivering world-class care to our patients.
Responsibilities
Training in Anesthesia, Recovery, General Surgery, Emergency Room, and the Operating Room.
Assist with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge.
Provide anesthesia support and nursing care primarily for the Surgery Department.
Provide exceptional and compassionate care for our patients from admission through discharge
Support veterinarians in all facets of care, including interpreting and executing treatment directives
Complete all necessary technical procedures and treatments, with strict adherence to department and hospital protocols
Communicate professionally with clients and referral veterinarians
Maintain concise and accurate records of the patient’s treatment progress and charges
Maintain stock, order supplies, and assist with cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of ward
Participate in the training of new employees and volunteers
Participate in educational and research projects
All other related duties as assigned
Duties
Will include but not be limited to;
Providing anesthesia support for other clinical departments
Client communication
Patient care
Troubleshooting, operation, care and maintenance of surgical and anesthetic equipment
Maintenance of inventory
Participation in an overnight anesthesia on-call rotation
Research/educational projects.
Qualifications
Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician’s license or permit
Must have an advanced anesthesia skill set and be able to perform all the associated with a critical and emergent anesthesia procedure.
The equivalent of 6 months training is required in the Surgery Department of the Animal Center.
Knowledge and ability to remain of the techniques associated with advanced care of veterinary patients is preferred.
The candidate must be able to lead and act autonomously during a crisis and be able to adept at crash medicine and resuscitation.
A strong skill set in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care is essential.
The individual must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary and have a willingness and determination to remain on the cutting edge of veterinary anesthesia and veterinary neurology.
Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
Must also be able work independently and proactively
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
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
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
Shift
Sunday, Monday Tuesday [8am-7pm]
Every other Wednesday [8am-7pm]
Pay Range
$30 $40 USD
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 Cornel…