Senior LVT Director of Surgery Services, Surgical ...

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), located in the heart of New York City, seeks a Senior LVT Director of Surgery Services, Surgical Ambulatory Care & Anesthesia. This is a rare opportunity to join the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital and take your career to the next level.The Senior Director of Surgery Services, Surgical Ambulatory Care & Anesthesia is part of the hospital clinical services team and leads the organization, direction, management and evaluation of patient care services for the Surgical Ambulatory, Surgical Service areas and the Anesthesia Department.Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the clinical, operational and financial management of the surgical services departments including the anesthesia departmentDevelops action plans and reports outcomes to the Chief Veterinary TechnicianBudgetary or fiscal accountability and is responsible for the ongoing effective operation of unitsPartners with the hospital's leadership team to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff development and career ladders to ensure compliance with national standards and state regulatory requirementsProvides input to strategic decisions relating to clinical patient careMonitors operations of assigned hospital departments such as patientLVT ratios and level of patient care to improve the day-to-day operationsMentors and guides hospital LVT Managers, Team Leaders, Lead Technicians and Administrator-On-Duty to ensure excellence in hospital's functionalityAct as a liaison between clinical staff and Department Heads, Service Heads and Senior VeterinariansResponsible for the overall supervision of OR staff, PACU, Central Sterile and Pre-OpAmbulatory CareAccountable for the operational, efficiency and throughput including quality metrics for service areas as determined by the CMO, CEO & CVTEnsure compliance with all accrediting agenciesMust have strong knowledge of all aspects of Operating Room Services and patient throughput including scheduling, operating room, surgical equipment, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, pain management, anesthesia, PACU, OR and central sterile processing and other areas as applicablePerforms responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies and proceduresCommitment to excellent customer serviceAct as Chief Veterinary Technician as neededOther related projects and duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required, VTS preferred5 years supervisorymanagement experience required5-7 years Veterinary Surgical Nursing ExperienceBachelor's Degree preferredReporting Responsibilities:Reports to: Chief Veterinary TechnicianDirect Reports: LVT Director of Surgery, Anesthesia Service staff and Anesthesia LVTsBenefitsCompetitive salaryGenerous sign-on bonusFour-day work weekComprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution.Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housingSchool loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospitalNon-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage payCollegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for researchPay Range$135,000-$155,000 USDExcellence 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 is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform 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.

Created: 2025-02-19