Soft Tissue Surgery Veterinary Technician (CARE)
About The Position
Are you a skilled veterinary technician who loves both learning and sharing your knowledge and is ready to join a busy team helping cats and dogs with a wide variety of issues requiring soft tissue surgical or minimally invasive intervention? We are looking for our next team member in Small Animal Soft Tissue and Minimally Invasive Surgery! Nursing staff in our service assist with appointments, small procedures under sedation and anesthesia in both sterile and aseptic conditions, and diagnostic workups including digital radiography, ultrasound, and CT, along with a host of other nursing skills and client communication. This position focuses on evaluation and recheck appointments, inpatient care, and coordination of diagnostics and surgical planning rather than being in the operating room. Members of our team work closely with boarded veterinary surgeons, residents/interns, and veterinary students in a fast paced teaching and learning environment. We offer competitive wages, benefits including health insurance and paid leave and holidays, and a team-oriented approach to each day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience (for Veterinary Technician I)
- Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience (for Veterinary Technician I)
- Credentialed veterinary technician (for Veterinary Technician II)
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed veterinary technician
Responsibilities
- Assist with appointments
- Assist with small procedures under sedation and anesthesia in both sterile and aseptic conditions
- Assist with diagnostic workups including digital radiography, ultrasound, and CT
- Perform other nursing skills and client communication
- Focus on evaluation and recheck appointments
- Provide inpatient care
- Coordinate diagnostics and surgical planning
- Work closely with boarded veterinary surgeons, residents/interns, and veterinary students
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Limited benefits (for CARE position)
- Promotional opportunities to a level II title (when appropriate certifications are achieved)
- Eligibility for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
