CCRVT (LVT), Integrative & Rehabilitative Medicine - Service Technician
About the role
Perform a variety of duties in the Rehabilitation Therapy Unit, delivering rehabilitation treatments that make a meaningful difference in animal mobility and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Administer 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 the Rehabilitation Department.
- Order and stock supplies as necessary.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- NYS Veterinary Technician’s license (or permit).
- Ability to handle and restrain all species of animals.
- 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.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed.
Qualifications
- CCRP (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner), CCRVT (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician), or CCRA (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant) preferred.
Benefits
- 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.
- Eligibility for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer.
Pay
Pay Range: $32 USD - $42 USD
About the organization
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), founded in 1910, is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital. It offers compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care with a commitment to innovation and lifelong learning. AMC recently completed a major expansion and renovation, transforming its 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility featuring:
- 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.
AMC’s multidisciplinary team includes 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties, fostering collaboration to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Located in Manhattan, AMC is surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions, offering abundant collaborative research opportunities and a strong focus on education.