Licensed Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Eye Center, NYC's premiere pet ophthalmology center seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician and animal lover to join our growing team at our location in Long Island City.

We are a practice of inspired and passionate veterinary professionals, practicing modern medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our facilities and philosophy ensure you have the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive.

This is a wonderful opportunity to use and expand your clinical skills and bodies of knowledge in a high tech, specialty environment.

The Veterinary Eye Center

VEC Offers:

$25.00 - $35.00 an hour
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with a company match
Wellness support from Health Advocate, Talkspace, One Medical, Teladoc and Kindbody
AFLAC voluntary benefits
Employee pet discounts
Continuing education reimbursement
Scrub allowance
No overnight, no on-call shifts, no late evenings, no weekend coverage

As a member of the ophthalmology team, in addition to traditional Vet Tech duties, you will be actively involved in:

Client education
Ophthalmic disease testing
Performing pre-surgical diagnostics
Post operative patient care
Rounding with the doctor on cases using learned ophthalmology knowledge
Leading appointments

Requirements:

Veterinary Technician licensure in New York State
Anesthesia experience
Strong record-keeping skills
Good understanding of drug modality and usage
Comfort with young and geriatric patients
Ability to effectively run CPR and a knowledge of life-saving drugs
Highly evolved organizational skills

What Would Be Ideal

2+ years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
Anesthesia skills
Ophthalmology experience
A desire to pursue VTS in ophthalmology

Come as You Are:

We provide equal opportunities for everyone that applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.

Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.