Licensed Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing, retinal electrical function, etc.) and help hold patients for detailed ocular examination, including the ability to properly restrain fractious cats.
• Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care. This includes client communication through email.
• Assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries. Surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery
• Provide exceptional and compassionate care for patients from admission through discharge
• Provide anesthesia, surgical support, and post-operative recovery for patients of all ASA levels.
• Place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various route, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including paralytics, ventilation, constant rate infusions, etc.)
• Assist the Ophthalmology department with appointments and facilitate technician appointments. This includes filling prescriptions through various methods.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot surgical and anesthetic equipment
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
• Candidate must be able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously with the ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• A strong skill set in phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care is essential
• A candidate for this position must a solid basic anesthesia skill set, ophthalmology preferred but not required
• Eager to learn more about diseases and medication specific to ophthalmology
• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills a must
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

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