Licensed Veterinary Technician - Specialty

The Veterinary Eye Center, New York City’s premier pet ophthalmology practice, is looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in our Flagship Hell's Kitchen location.

At VEC, we are a dedicated group of veterinary professionals who are passionate about what we do. We practice cutting-edge medicine in a collaborative, uplifting environment where support and teamwork are key.

Our modern facility is designed to empower you with the latest tools, technology, and a strong team behind you to succeed, grow, and truly thrive in your role.

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:

• $28.00 - $35.00 an hour


• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus based on experience


• 4 day workweek, No weekends and no late nights


• 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


• Metlife 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

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs 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.

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.