Join the Interventional Radiology / Interventional Endoscopy Team
Drs. Chick Weisse and Allyson Berent
The Katharine and William Rayner Interventional Radiology (IR) and Endoscopy (IE) Suite is the first facility of its kind, offering complete interventional capabilities for veterinary patients. Well established in human medicine, these minimally invasive procedures provide unparalleled precision in the treatment and diagnosis of complex medical conditions. The IR / IE team is co-led by Drs. Chick Weisse and Allyson Berent, who have pioneered the use of these lifesaving procedures in companion animals.
IR / IE Veterinary Technicians provide anesthesia for these cutting-edge procedures, working alongside our highly skilled technicians and our board-certified anesthesiologist. IR/IE Technicians also participate in clinic appointments and communicate post-operatively with clients and assist in patient discharges.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing anesthesia support for cutting-edge IR / IE procedures for patients of all ASA levels
- Troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining surgical and anesthetic equipment and inventory
- Working alongside doctors in clinics and communicating with clients
- Assisting with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge
- Participating in research and educational projects
Qualifications:
- Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license
- Advanced anesthesia skill set and ability to perform tasks associated with critical and emergent situations
- Position is ideal for technicians seeking a VTS in anesthesia and analgesia
- Candidate must be able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously with the ability to remain composed in stressful situations
- Strong skills in phlebotomy, peripheral catheter and central line placement, anesthesia protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post operative care preferred
- Equivalent of 1 year training in an advanced veterinary surgery department preferred
- Individuals must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary and have the willingness and determination to remain on the cutting edge of veterinary anesthesia
- Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
- Generous paid time off
- Four-day work week
- Tuition assistance
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- Mentorship through the VTS process
- Continuing education funds with rollover options
- NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
- 403b matching fund
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
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 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.
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.