Registered Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals•Warrensville Heights, OH

38d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists is seeking a talented Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our growing Surgery Team! Are you looking to take your patient care and expertise to the next level? Are you an experienced RVT wanting to expand your knowledge and skillset while working with a variety of cases? We are a 24/7 Specialty and Emergency hospital staffed with an amazing team of compassionate and experienced veterinarians, highly skilled RVTs and an awesome team of well-trained support staff. New team members are trained through a mentorship program before working independently. Applicants must have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic with 3-4 years' emergency or surgery experience preferred. You must be self-motivated and able to think on your feet. Are you interested in obtaining your Veterinary Technician Specialty? We have the ability to support the most advanced cases with cutting-edge technology. We support full technician skill utilization and are dedicated to providing gold standard medicine and exceptional patient care. Our outstanding medicine is supported by a team of incredible departments including Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, and Dermatology. What Makes VCA Great Lakes Unique? We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We not only work hard, but we also play hard too. Our newly renovated hospital leaves a lot of room for activities, including our pop-up staff appreciation party, which included a week-long list of games, events, and prizes. We have a training system for new associates to assist you in acclimating to a new hospital. During the winter months we host a monthly craft night, if that is your thing. We have a discounted food plan that you can subscribe to where fresh meals are delivered right to our hospital for you! And, have you seen our Vet Tech Week? It is epic! This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Applicants must have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic with 3-4 years' emergency or surgery experience preferred.
You must be self-motivated and able to think on your feet.
Candidates must be positive and motivated.
Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged.
We work hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team.

Responsibilities

Planning and Calculations: Complete pre-operative anesthesia planning. Calculate drug dosages and administer pre/induction medications. Calculate and deliver constant rate infusions.
Surgical Support: Assist veterinary surgeons during procedures by preparing surgical suites, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring all necessary equipment is in place.
Anesthesia Monitoring: Monitor and adjust anesthesia levels during surgeries, ensuring the safety and well-being of the patients (heart rate, respiratory rate, end-tidal/inspired CO2, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, body temperature, basic ECG tracings).
Using Anesthetic Ventilator: Understand and use the anesthetic ventilator to support patient’s respiratory system during anesthetic events.
Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Provide pre-operative patient assessments, IVC, administer medications as directed, intubation, and assist in post-operative recovery and care.
Instrument Preparation: Ensure all surgical instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use, maintaining a meticulous and organized approach to inventory management.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of surgical procedures, anesthesia protocols, and patient vitals.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the surgery and critical care teams, communicating effectively to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
Client Education: Provide pre and post-operative care instructions to pet owners and address any questions or concerns they may have.
Develop Skills: Perform or be trained in safe practice of locoregional anesthesia technique including epidurals, arterial catheterization, and Recover BLS and ALS.