Schwarzman Animal Medical Center·New York
Provide comprehensive anesthesia support for routine and high-risk cases across all AMC services. Responsibilities include operating anesthetic equipment, mentoring junior staff, and participating in an overnight on-call rotation.
This Licensed Veterinary Technician position is part of the Anesthesia Service and will assist in anesthesia interdepartmentally throughout AMC. It includes working 8.75 shifts for a total of 70 hours in a two-week pay period. The technician will support the Anesthesiologists with all the tasks associated with a both special routine =low risk and critical or emergent=high risk cases, including mitigating anesthesia, troubleshooting, developing drug and technique plans, and case training/mentoring new anesthesia personnel.
We encourage motivated technicians who are passionate about anesthesia and eager to continue developing advanced anesthesia skills through mentorship and structured training to apply.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school.
Pay Range $30—$40 USD
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Requires a New York State Veterinary Technician’s license and an associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology. Candidates must have at least two years of experience with advanced anesthesia skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Market context
In New York, licensed veterinary technician roles with anesthesia responsibilities tend to draw steady demand from clinics and specialty practices that need experienced support for surgical and procedural care. These positions are competitive because employers often want a New York State Veterinary Technician’s license, an associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, and at least two years of advanced anesthesia experience; the listed benefits include paid time off, medical, vision, tuition assistance, and a competitive salary. If you are considering applying, review the anesthesia workflow and physical requirements carefully, and use the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits to quickly compare this role with others before submitting.