Being a Veterinary Technician at AMC
Being a Veterinary Technician at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a highly rewarding career in a role that’s critical to the lifesaving care we deliver every day. Our Veterinary Technicians are trusted team members with a high degree of leadership authority and decision making ability, and our culture of learning supports our LVTs with opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and growth. We work to promote the veterinary technician role, both within our hospital and in the industry at-large, with events such as our annual Vet Tech Conference and our Vet Tech Week celebrations, and we’re among the few veterinary institutions that have a Chief Veterinary Technician on our executive team to represent and advocate for our LVT workforce.
AMC’s Veterinary Technician Career Ladder
AMC’s Veterinary Technician Career Ladder invests in our LVT workforce by creating a clear roadmap for career advancement and growth into positions of leadership. These positions of increasing responsibility and oversight include:
- Preceptors to train new hires and Veterinary Technician Interns (VTIs)
- Lead Technician
- Team Leader
- LVT Manager
- LVT Director
- Administrator on Duty
Become a Veterinary Technician at AMC
Since 1910, AMC’s founding mission has been the compassionate care of companion animals. We continue this legacy today as the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, with a non-profit mission that allows our staff to focus on patient care first and foremost.
With 130+ veterinarians in 20+ specialties and services, our clinical teams are highly collaborative in their pursuit of cutting edge solutions to our patients’ care. When you join the team at AMC, you join a renowned group of veterinary professionals dedicated to world-class care, research, and education.
We offer generous compensations and benefits to LVTs, including:
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving from outside the NYC area
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- Continuing education funds with rollover options
- Generous paid time off
- Matching retirement plan contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- And more! View open positions below to learn more…
Current Open Positions
Meet AMC’s Veterinary Technician Leadership
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Nancy Patsos, LVT, VTS (ECC) | Chief Veterinary Technician
In her role as Chief Veterinary Technician, Nancy is responsible for the management of the veterinary technician workforce and related patient care services, including oversight of Licensed Veterinary Technician Directors and Mangers, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Veterinary Assistants, and Clinical Educators. Nancy ensures compliance with patient care safety standards, fosters the professional growth of LVTs and Veterinary Assistants, manages the quality improvement of patient care across all services, and assists in strategic planning for the hospital. A technician with over 20 years of experience, Nancy has been at the Animal Medical Center since 2001 serving in several roles including Emergency & Critical Care Technician, Team Leader of Emergency & Critical Care, and Veterinary Clinical Manager. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care to a diverse array of patients. Nancy holds two Bachelor’s Degrees; one in Veterinary Technology from Mercy College and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Hunter College.
Meet AMC’s Veterinary Technician Leadership
Nancy Patsos, LVT, VTS (ECC)
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Nancy Patsos, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Chief Veterinary TechnicianIn her role as Chief Veterinary Technician, Nancy is responsible for the management of the veterinary technician workforce and related patient care services, including oversight of Licensed Veterinary Technician Directors and Mangers, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Veterinary Assistants, and Clinical Educators. Nancy ensures compliance with patient care safety standards, fosters the professional growth of LVTs and Veterinary Assistants, manages the quality improvement of patient care across all services, and assists in strategic planning for the hospital. A technician with over 20 years of experience, Nancy has been at the Animal Medical Center since 2001 serving in several roles including Emergency & Critical Care Technician, Team Leader of Emergency & Critical Care, and Veterinary Clinical Manager. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care to a diverse array of patients. Nancy holds two Bachelor’s Degrees; one in Veterinary Technology from Mercy College and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Hunter College.
Terry Moon, LVT
Director of Peri-Operative Services and Ambulatory Care Read Bio
Terry Moon, LVT
Director of Peri-Operative Services and Ambulatory CareTerry Moon, LVT, serves as the Director of Peri-Operative Services and Ambulatory Care at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center of New York City. In this role, he oversees over 60 veterinary support staff and manages multiple veterinary services including collaborating with referral veterinarians, in-house veterinarians, clients, hospital staff, and other sectional supervisors to facilitate the day-to-day referrals of patient care. He has deep experience working in diverse veterinary settings as a technician ranging from large specialty hospitals to spay and neuter programs. A lover of the outdoors, Terry has also worked as a Yellowstone National Park Expedition Tours Guide for Scenic Safaris. A native of Pennsylvania, he holds an Associates of Science from Manor College.
