Surgery Veterinary Technician

Job Description

This position is heavily focused on surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. You will work alongside our boarded veterinary surgeon -  managing complex surgical cases, supporting anesthetic protocols, and providing exceptional nursing care from pre-op through recovery.

Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance is required to be considered for this role.

Core responsibilities include:

• Surgical preparation, assistance, and post-operative patient care
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and management throughout procedures
• Triage and nursing care of emergency and hospitalized patients with varying acuity
• Collection and analysis of laboratory samples; radiograph positioning and capture
• Administration of medications and treatments per veterinarian direction
• Clear, compassionate communication of treatment plans with clients and families
• Accurate completion of surgical notes, charts, and medical records
• Animal restraint using low-stress, safe handling techniques

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A certified veterinary technician, 2+ year experience required
  • Licensed individuals with a specialty in anesthesia and analgesia or a specialty in surgery would be preferred, but neither is required
• Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients
• Orthopedic and soft tissue experience preferred
• Emergency surgery experience highly desirable
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

Pay Range: $25-$32/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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