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 department + Develops action plans and reports outcomes to the Chief Veterinary Technician + Budgetary or fiscal accountability and is responsible for the ongoing effective operation of units + Partners 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 requirements + Provides input to strategic decisions relating to clinical patient care + Monitors operations of assigned hospital departments such as patient/LVT ratios and level of patient care to improve the day-to-day operations + Mentors and guides hospital LVT Managers, Team Leaders, Lead Technicians and Administrator-On-Duty to ensure excellence in hospital’s functionality + Act as a liaison between clinical staff and Department Heads, Service Heads and Senior Veterinarians + Responsible for the overall supervision of OR staff, PACU, Central Sterile and Pre-Op/Ambulatory Care + Accountable for the operational, efficiency and throughput including quality metrics for service areas as determined by the CMO, CEO & CVT + Ensure compliance with all accrediting agencies + Must 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 applicable + Performs responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies and procedures + Commitment to excellent customer service + Act as Chief Veterinary Technician as needed + Other related projects and duties as assigned Qualifications + Current NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required, VTS preferred + 5 years supervisory/management experience required + 5-7 years Veterinary Surgical Nursing Experience + Bachelor’s Degree preferred Reporting Responsibilities: Reports to : Chief Veterinary Technician Direct Reports : LVT Director of Surgery, Anesthesia Service staff and Anesthesia LVTs 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 Pay Range $135,000 — $155,000 USD Excellence 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.