Licensed Veterinary Technician ($7,500 Sign On Bonus)

Who We Are:

Veterinary Eye Center Long Island City is a specialty practice focused exclusively on animal eye care. Located in the heart of Queens at 5 Court Square, our hospital offers advanced diagnostics and surgical treatments in a modern, highly accessible facility. The clinic is easily accessible via the 7, E, G, and M subway lines, ensuring convenience for clients throughout New York City. We’re known for our collaborative approach, working closely with referring veterinarians to provide thoughtful, high-quality care and exceptional client service.

What You'll Do:

As a member of the ophthalmology team, you will be actively involved in both appointments and surgical procedures. Our Technicians run appointments and manage anesthesia for surgical patients from start to finish including making anesthesia plans, inducing and recovering, and anesthesia monitoring. Specifically, you will:

Medical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Running appointments: History taking, ophthalmic diagnostics (STT, IOP, fluorescein stain application)


• Client communication about histories and medications


• Filling medications


• Assisting with short procedures during appointments such as corneal debridement


• Performing diagnostics when requested during appointments such as venipuncture for bloodwork and blood pressure measurement


• Record keeping such as input of patient histories


• Creating invoices for billing and estimate creation for procedures

Surgical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create protocols for anesthesia or sedation for ophthalmic procedures using inhalant and injectable medications as well as (occasionally) paralytics


• Induce patients for anesthesia


• Monitor anesthesia and sedation closely throughout procedures


• Troubleshoot patient anesthetic concerns and provide real-time treatments


• Recover patients from anesthesia


• Utilize paralytics during anesthesia for microsurgical procedures


• Maintain accurate and detailed records throughout surgical procedures


• Assist with pre-surgical diagnostics and patient preparation


• Intaking and discharging surgical patients

What We Require:

• Licensure in New York State required


• An interest and excitement for Veterinary Ophthalmology


• Experience administering anesthetic protocols in a surgical environment


• Strong record-keeping skills


• Experience with PIMS/practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)


• Demonstrates strong competency in medical calculations


• Proficient in EMR documentation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail

What We Offer:

● The salary range for this role is: $33-$39 per hour. Additional incentives available for candidates with a VTS in Ophthalmology 

● $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience

● Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

● FSA/HSA

● Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year

● 401(k) with a company match

● Paid Parental Leave

● Scrub Allowance

● Elective benefits through MetLife

● Employee pet discounts

● Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. Veterinary Technicians are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

We Welcome You:

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.