Licensed Veterinary Technician, Integrative & Rehabilitative Medicine

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Integrative & Rehabilitative Medicine

Perform a variety of duties in the Rehabilitation Therapy Unit and perform rehabilitation treatments

100% paid costs to obtain specialized training in canine rehabilitation via Canine Rehabilitation Institute. This is equivalent to >$10,000!!! You will become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician (CCRVT) and retain this certification for your lifetime career.

Paid time off for required training

Hands-on learning in a collaborative, compassionate environment

A role where you truly make a difference in animal mobility and recovery

What We Ask:

Be a full-time LVT in AMC's Rehab department

Commit to 2 years post-certification

Learn more about the certification here:

Qualifications

• NYS Veterinary Technician's license (or permit)
• Ability to handle and restrain all species of animal
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend or kneel for extended periods of time while helping with patient restraint
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Follow detailed directions and established protocols
• Electronic medical record experience preferred
• Must have flexibility necessary to work weekends, holidays and additional hours as needed
• CCRP (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner) CCRVT (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician) or CCRA (Certified Canine Rehabilitation assistant) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitation treatments including exercising, massage, hot/cold packing, tub/treadmill treatments, ultrasound, hot/cold therapy, laser treatments and acupuncture
• Assess patients on discharge
• Communicate professionally with clients and referral veterinarians regarding the patient's rehabilitation progress
• Maintain concise and accurate records of the patient's treatment progress and charges
• Assist in planning, performing and tailoring rehabilitation treatments according to patient's needs
• Maintain the cleanliness of Rehabilitation Department
• Order and stock supplies as necessary
• All other related duties as assigned

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• Mentorship through the VTS process
• Continuing education funds with rollover options
• NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range

$32 - $42 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.