The LVT Manager is part of the hospital clinical services team and assists with the organization direction, management, and evaluation of patient care services for Dentistry, Exotics, Interventional Radiology/Endoscopy, Neurology, and Ophthalmology Services. The LVT Manager impacts the continuing goal of providing the very best in patient and customer care by promoting the philosophy, mission, and core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
Minimum Qualifications

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required, VTS preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing in a specialty veterinary hospital
• Proven ability to lead nursing and technical staff in a healthcare environment

Duties and responsibilities

• Partners with the Director of Dentistry, Exotics, Interventional Radiology/Endoscopy, Neurology & Ophthalmology departments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff development and career ladder to ensure compliance with national standards and state regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of the nursing staff, including LVTs and Assistants
• Collaborate with the team leaders and staff to develop, continually improve, and promote quality standards for nursing care
• Act as a working supervisor, work in a nursing capacity approximately 60% of the time.
• Mentor and guide hospital Team Leaders, Lead Technicians, and Administrators on Duty to ensure excellence in the hospital's functionality
• Act as a liaison between the Director of Dentistry, Exotics, Interventional Radiology/Endoscopy, Neurology & Ophthalmology departments to assure optimal communications and efficient operations
• Assisting the Director with daily operations, supervising patient care to ensure patient safety, and be responsible for learning departmental skillsets
• Inform & collaborate with the Director and/or appropriate personnel of needed repairs, and preventative maintenance for equipment or unsafe conditions
• Knowledge scheduling, payroll management, admissions, discharges and other areas as applicable
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Implement and enforce hospital policies and protocols
• Implement and assess disciplinary action and progress improvement as needed
• Must have strong knowledge and or willing to learn all aspects of Dentistry, Exotics, Interventional Radiology/Endoscopy, Neurology & Ophthalmology Performs responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• All other related projects and duties as assigned
• Demonstrates core value of CARE through positive behavior and ambassador for the Schwarzman AMC
• All other related projects and duties as assigned

Reports to: Director of Dentistry, Exotics, Interventional Radiology/Endoscopy, Neurology & Ophthalmology

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Comprehensive 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 housing
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

Salary Range

$80,000 - $95,000