Job Description
The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery (HVS), the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, seeks to build our team further for inpatient care. We are a collaborative team of passionate veterinary professionals practicing in a clinician-designed, 10,000-square-foot facility, having launched in July 2023. The practice of modern medicine in a state of the art and highly personalized environment is our 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, and our benefits and perks are designed around the unique needs of our field and the important work that we all do in veterinary medicine.
The inpatient day Technician works with our clinical team, doctors, and anesthesiologist to provide exceptional care to post-op patients. The role will have an element of task flexibility and will cover the inpatient population, sedated procedures, and discharges.
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 required
2 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Critical Care or ICU experience a plus
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
WHAT WE OFFER:
$32 - $39/hr.
$7,500 sign-on bonus
Consistent 4-day (10 hr) work week Monday – Friday
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
120 hours of PTO per year – 40 hours granted on January 1st, 80 hours accrued throughout the calendar year
Three paid CE days per year in addition to reimbursement of CE registration and travel stipend
Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with a company match
AFLAC voluntary benefits
Employee pet discounts
Scrub allowance
An organization that supports you and provides the resources to nurture your talents and goals
Job Tags
Relocation bonus, Monday to Friday,