Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Medical Surgical Unit (MSU)

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in our MSU (Medical Surgical Unit).

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional and compassionate care to hospitalized patients
• Perform treatments for hospitalized patients including fluid and drug administration, wound care, and monitoring of vitals 
• Identify and promptly communicate concerning changes in patient status
• Operate syringe pumps, fluid pumps, dopplers, blood pressure monitors, point of care lab equipment and SP02 monitors
• Maintain and stock inventory
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with team members and coworkers across every department
• Must be able to work successfully both alone and as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Qualifications:

• Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician’s