Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine

Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional and compassionate patient care for avian and exotic patients from admission through discharge
Provide anesthesia and surgical support for exotics patients
Assist in caring for hospitalized exotics patients and perform treatments and restraint for exams as needed
Operate and maintain surgical and anesthetic equipment
Maintain and stock inventory
Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and referring veterinarians
Participation in educational and research projects with exotics focus

Qualifications
Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
Knowledge and ability related techniques associated with the care of avian and exotic veterinary patients.
Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including department staff, medical staff, support staff, clients and referring veterinarians
Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, technicians, and vets
Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week