Licensed Veterinary Technician and Anesthetist

Who We Are:

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. We’re a unique 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.

What We Offer:

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

No weekends, no nights, no on-call, no major holidays!

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year

401(k) with a company match

Scrub Allowance

Paid Parental Leave

Elective benefits through MetLife

Employee pet discounts

Discounted pet insurance

What We Require:

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

1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred but not required

What Makes This Role Unique:

You will spend your first months training and learning our specialty workflow in our flagship Hell's Kitchen location before moving to work fulltime from our Park Slope, Brooklyn office.

In addition to traditional Veterinary Technician duties, you will:

Medical responsibilities include:

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

Surgical responsibilities include:

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

Continuing Education:

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration 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.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

NYS Pay Range

$32 — $36 USD