Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist

Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist

Brooklyn, NY

Veterinary Eye Centers are New York City’s first specialty practice group dedicated exclusively to advanced animal eye care. Under the leadership of our Founding Medical Director, Dr. LoPinto, our newest location in Park Slope, Brooklyn is built on the same foundation that defines our current practices in other boroughs: exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a deeply collaborative team culture. Our practice brings together state-of-the-art diagnostics, microsurgical expertise, and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology, all delivered with compassion and clarity.

As we expand to Brooklyn, we’re focused on building a specialty hospital where clinical excellence, professional growth, and supportive teamwork are always in clear focus.

We’re proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At VEC, you’ll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the precision and complexity of ophthalmological surgery, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, VEC is a place to thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. As a member of the ophthalmology team, you will be actively involved in both appointments and daily 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.

• The pay range for this role is: $32-$36/hr additional incentives available for candidates with a VTS.
• $5,000 Sign-on bonus based on experience
• 4 day work week
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Elective benefits through Met Life
• Discounted pet insurance

• Licensure in New York State (LVT)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• 2+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred but not required

This is a Launch position as we work towards opening our fourth location in Park Slope Brooklyn! You will spend your first weeks training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow in our Long Island City location before moving to work fulltime from our brand new Park Slope office. This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state of the art care in a new borough.

• 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

• 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