Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part Time

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery (HVS), the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, is seeking to further build our team for inpatient care with the addition of a licensed overnight Technician/Technologist. We are looking for an LVT to cover our Thursday overnight weekly shift.  

We are a collaborative team of passionate veterinary professionals, practicing in a clinician-designed, 10,000 square foot facility. The practice of modern medicine in a state of the art and highly personalized environment is the primary goal for our patients and clients. Our focus on team wellness and technology is to ensure you will always have the tools and support needed to succeed, grow, and thrive.

This role is responsible for working in conjunction with our overnight veterinarian and veterinary assistant to provide exceptional care to post-op patients.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $34 - $48/hr.
• Scrub allowance
• No on-call shifts, no major holidays, no weekends
• Paid Sick Time
• An organization that offers growth potential, provides support, and nurtures your talents and goals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Monitoring patient recovery, ensuring our standard of client and patient experience is met
• Placing and maintaining intravenous, central, arterial, and urinary catheters
• Maintaining feeding tubes and chest tubes
• Monitoring patients requiring oxygen supplementation and transfusions
• Patient care inclusive of pre and post outpatient surgical care- Obtaining blood samples, removing sutures, placing bandages

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure in New York State
• Thursday availability
• Experience with practice management software, ezyVet preferred
• Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers
• Expert time management skills
• Highly organized and acute attention to detail
• Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly
• Resourceful and collaborative problem resolution skills
• Strong and respectful written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• Comfort working in close proximity with animals, including large dogs