Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Frederick - PARTNER VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL CENTER•Ballenger Creek, MD

22m•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Partner Veterinary is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Frederick, MD team! The leadership team at Partner Veterinary is distinctively reflective of the veterinary industry, comprising DVMs, licensed technicians, and women. This includes experienced technicians across various specialties - from anesthesia to oncology. We understand the unique challenges and rewards of your role. At Partner, we believe in the power and potential of veterinary technicians. That’s why we’ve created a workplace where RVTs not only have a voice but are the driving force behind our success. Be a part of reimagining and transforming the veterinary profession by joining our team at our Emergency, and Specialty hospital in Frederick, MD! Do you want to grow and advance your skills as an RVT? Partner Veterinary has you covered! We provide our RVTs with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote advancement of your skills leading to increased job satisfaction. In addition, Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department, to help credentialed technicians achieve your goals, supported by two veterinary technician specialists (VTS) Heather Carter and Christine Weaver . Our Training Department has an impressive track record of helping Technicians achieve advanced certifications such as a VTS, CVPP, and/or CVRP. To set you up for success from day 1, We gift you a wellness week of PTO after 90 days in your position. This includes 30-40 hours of extra time off dependent upon your weekly schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand that is on RVTs, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days. What does your day look like at Partner? The PVESC Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician’s emphasis is on high caliber anesthesia and preparing patients for surgical procedures. You will scrub into surgical procedures on an as-needed basis to directly assist the surgeon, maintaining strict sterile technique, and anticipate surgical needs and provide instruments, sutures, and materials efficiently during procedures. You'll assist with proper instrument sterilization, surgical pack preparation, and operating room turnover. In addition to the procedural workflows, you will communicate with clients and the referring community while supporting the surgery team through instrument preparation and maintaining accurate medical records. You will work with unique and varied cases, and you have the resources that enable optimal patient outcomes. Our team member benefits and perks: Benefits: $25-$36.75/hr (based on skills & years of experience) Paid wellness week off after 90 days in your new role +3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year $1,000 in continuing education allowance 1 week of continuing education PTO Annual uniform allowance Contribution to health insurance 401K Vision & Dental Coverage Short Term Disability Coverage Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Perks: Case report reviews and topic rounds to sharpen your skills Hands on training and workshops to expand your expertise RECOVER certification programs One-on-one mentoring from seasoned LVTS and VTS Exclusive VetBloom content tailored to your needs Bring your pet to work during your shift Get complete role-specific training Clear and transparent career development path; VTS mentorship available Our 20,000 square foot reimagined building and team design includes: Conscious and deliberate building design layout that encourages interdepartmental communication and collaboration Unique support roles that enable our team to practice at your highest level Ample fluid pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring equipment to enable quality patient care Onsite advanced diagnostics, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more

Requirements

Minimum 1 year veterinary technician experience
Credentialed Technician “in good standing” in your current state and eligible to transfer registration to Maryland
Knowledge and dedication to high standard anesthesia and patient care practices
A curious and motivated energy
Interest in collaborating with the teams across the Partner network
Ability to quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
Able to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance

Nice To Haves

Veterinary ER or Urgent Care experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

scrub into surgical procedures on an as-needed basis to directly assist the surgeon, maintaining strict sterile technique
anticipate surgical needs and provide instruments, sutures, and materials efficiently during procedures
assist with proper instrument sterilization, surgical pack preparation, and operating room turnover
communicate with clients and the referring community
support the surgery team through instrument preparation and maintaining accurate medical records