Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

divh2Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery/h2pGold Coast Center for Veterinary Care in Huntington, New York is seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to support an incoming board-certified surgeon in our high-volume veterinary surgery department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced specialty hospital performing advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. We are looking for a surgery-focused technician with strong anesthesia monitoring skills, surgical nursing experience, and confidence in client communication and medical record review./ph3Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Overview/h3pThe Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery plays a critical role in perioperative patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and post-operative recovery in a busy specialty surgery service. This position requires advanced technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to support both surgical workflow and client education. Our ideal candidate is comfortable speaking with pet owners, reviewing surgical plans and records, and guiding clients through pre- and post-operative care./ph3Here is What Your Day May Consist Of:/h3ulliPrepare patients for surgery including catheter placement, clipping, and aseptic prep/liliInduce, monitor, and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures/liliMonitor patients closely during post-operative recovery/liliAssist surgeon during soft tissue and orthopedic procedures/liliMaintain surgical suite sterility and instrument readiness/liliReview surgical medical records and treatment plans/liliCommunicate surgical instructions and updates to clients clearly and compassionately/liliProvide client education on pre- and post-operative care/liliMaintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records/liliEnsure smooth surgical scheduling and case flow/li/ulh3Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:/h3ulliActive New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential/liliSurgery or specialty hospital experience preferred/liliProficient technical skills in anesthesia monitoring and recovery/liliStrong knowledge of surgical nursing and aseptic technique/liliComfortable reviewing medical records and surgical plans/liliConfident in client communication and education/liliDetail-oriented, organized, and dependable/liliAbility to lift and restrain up to 50 lbs safely/li/ulh3Here is What We Will Offer You:/h3ulliCompetitive LVT salary based on experience $32-37 / hour/liliCompetitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance/liliTuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)/liliRetirement: 401(K) with employer match/liliPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays/liliTraining and career development/liliPaid license fees and dues/liliGenerous CE allowance/liliPaid VTS specialization/li/ulh3Join a Growing Surgical Team in Huntington, NY/h3pGold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is expanding its surgical services with the addition of a new surgeon and increasing caseload. Our surgery technicians are essential in delivering safe anesthesia, efficient procedures, and excellent surgical outcomes. If you are an LVT with a passion for veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine, we encourage you to apply./ph3About Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care/h3pGold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a state-of-the-art specialty center serving the greater Long Island, NY area. Our specialty team is composed of board-certified specialists and colleagues in their respective services utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques to provide the most comprehensive, gold-standard level of care. Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are passionate about pets and have 6 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. Gold Coast is part of the West Hills family of veterinary practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:/pulliWest Hills Animal Hospital Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital/liliOyster Bay Animal Hospital/liliLocust Valley Veterinary Clinic/liliCourt Square Animal Hospital/liliWest Hills North Veterinary Clinic/liliStation Plaza Veterinary Group/li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer Policy Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply./p/div