Magdalena Nowicka, AAS, LVT

Founder – Sojourn Vet Tech, LLC

Magdalena is a veterinary technician with experience in specialty, emergency and critical care, general and shelter medicine. She founded Sojourn Vet Tech to provide skilled and dependable relief support tailored to the needs of veterinary hospitals. Known for her efficiency, adaptability, and calm clinical presence, Magdalena brings advanced technical skills and a strong work ethic to every team she joins. She is committed to upholding the veterinary technician's oath through ethical, competent care and professional integrity. She has a strong interest in imaging, critical patient stabilization, wound management, and advanced anesthesia. Through Sojourn Vet Tech she supports veterinary teams and elevates patient care, promoting smooth operations during times of transition or high demand.

Work Experience

Animal Care Centers  - Staten Island, NY 

Feb 2019 - Present

Licensed Veterinary Technician  - Veterinary Team Manager     

  • Assists the veterinarian with all facets of animal care and medicine

  • Administers patient anesthesia, and ensures safe surgical preparation and recovery

  • Performs ultrasounds, including AFAST and TFAST studies

  • Provides leadership, management and training to staff

  • Maintains equipment and oversees inventory stock

  • Coordinates with the NYC Department of Health regarding zoonotic disease risk and containment

  • Collaborates with the ASPCA and NYPD on cruelty cases

UrgentVet - Staten Island, NY

Jan 2025 - Present

Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Works alongside emergency clinicians in all aspects of veterinary care in an urgent

    and emergency setting, including examination, treatment, and procedures

Veterinary Cancer Care - Santa Fe, NM

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

Licensed Veterinary Technician  - Hospital Administrator - REMOTE     

  • Took an integral part in strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and vendor relationships

  • Supported HR in hiring, onboarding, and training of new remote staff

  • Part of day to day team and practice management to improve efficiency and client satisfaction

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) - Brooklyn, NY                                                 

Sep 2021 - Feb 2024

Licensed Veterinary Technician  - Oncology Coordinator - REMOTE

  • Client liaison - answering questions and concerns via email or phone

  • Appointment services - booking, rescheduling, confirmation

  • Communication with referring veterinary clinics to acquire all medical records and

    coordinate oncological services for mutual patients


Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) - Brooklyn, NY                                             

July  2008 -  Feb 2019

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Anesthesia and Surgical Nursing Supervisor - VERG North       

  • Staff management, training, scheduling, and direct supervision

  • Surgical and anesthetic inventory and equipment management and repairs

  • Organization and development of department procedures and protocols

  • Lead surgical nurse and anesthetist - special interest in critical case management

  • Performed CT and MRI studies as needed by surgeon 

Nursing Supervisor - VERG South

  • Staff management, employee record keeping, hiring, retention, review process, discipline, and termination

  • Staff training, organizing in-house CE and CE presentations 

  • Inventory management and control, including communicating with sales representatives, inventory pricing,

    as well as scheduling lunch and learns 

  • Building and equipment maintenance

  • Working supervisor and lead nurse participating in and assisting with all aspects of veterinary nursing

    in the field of emergency, critical care, surgery, as well as internal medicine 

ECC and Surgery - VERG North                                    

  • Worked alongside board certified veterinary specialists and emergency clinicians in all aspects of veterinary care,

    including examination, hospitalization, treatment, procedures, and surgery.

  • Took an active part in treatment planning and execution including advanced medical procedures

  • Interacted with clients regarding ongoing patient care and finances

  • Implemented OSHA standards, training, and guidelines as the practice Safety Officer


NYC Veterinary Specialists

2006 - 2007

Emergency Veterinary Technician    

VCA - Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and Hospital of Staten Island  

2003 - 2006                                                                

Veterinary Technician  

Specialized Skills

  • Through the needle IV catheterization

  • Single and multi-lumen catheterization (peripheral and jugular)

  • Intraosseous catheterization

  • Mechanical ventilator set up and use

  • Arterial blood sampling

  • Collection and transfusion of blood and blood products including autologous transfusion

  • Blood typing and crossmatching

  • Set up, use and maintenance of endoscopic equipment

  • AFAST and TFAST studies, as well as abdominal ultrasound image capture

  • NG and NE tube placement and maintenance

  • Urinary Catheterization and maintenance

  • Cystocentesis

  • Paracentesis

  • Fine needle aspiration

  • CRI calculation and administration

  • Local and general anesthesia

  • Skin and subcutaneous suturing

  • Intranasal cannula placement

  • Wound management and bandaging

  • Bandage, splint and cast placement

  • Radiographic positioning

  • Scrubbing in and assisting in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries

  • Surgical instrument care and sterilization processes - autoclave and gas