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Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Surgery Practice Manager

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261


The primary responsibility of the Surgery Practice Manager is to oversee and coordinate daily support functions for all surgeons. The Surgery Practice Manager is part of the hospital clinical services team and assists with the organization, direction, management, and evaluation of all Surgical Services. Surgery Practice Manager impacts the continuing goal of providing the very best in surgical care by promoting the philosophy, mission, and core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

The Surgery Practice Manager works in an LVT capacity approximately 60% of the time and oversees surgical service LVTs, Surgery Patient Care Assistants, OR Assistants, and Surgery Coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

Current NYS Veterinary Technician license required

Minimum 5 years ‘experience as an LVT

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, patients scheduling, and other areas as applicable

Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate a high level of initiative independently and within a team environment

Demonstrates

leadership associated with the core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

Motivated self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision

Education:

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT

Leadership experience necessary

Duties and responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates daily support functions for all surgeons

Provide anesthesia support for surgical services

Proficient knowledge of surgical equipment, surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, Shock Wave/PRP, surgical scopes, portable X-Ray and C-arm, and Stryker Integration System within the surgical area

Recruit, mentor and train Patient Care Assistants, OR Assistants, Surgery Coordinators, and Surgery LVTs

Assist in developing, planning, and implementing training schedules, process improvement plans, and evaluations for surgery coordinators, patient care assistants, and LVTs

Collaborate with surgery service Team Leaders, OR Educator, OR Manager, Operations Manager, and Surgery Director to continually improve workflow and provide quality standards for patient care

Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation events and stabilization of critical patients

Direct Reports

: Surgery Coordinators, Patient Care Assistants, OR Assistants

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

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