Surgery Veterinary Technician, VERC
About The Position
As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include: Anesthesia Monitoring : Strong technical skills and anesthesia fluency is vital for this role. Intubating/extubating patients, monitoring anesthesia, and troubleshooting equipment. Diagnostic Support : Collecting and preparing blood samples for diagnostic testing. Equipment Knowledge : Maintaining expertise in the use and application of surgical tools and materials. Surgical Assistance : Performing sterile scrub duties and assisting veterinarians with procedures such as abdominal explorations, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and laparoscopic/arthroscopic surgeries. Patient Care : Monitoring and maintaining patient vitals during all stages (awake, sedated, and anesthetized) and advocating for patient comfort and safety.
Requirements
- Proficiency in calculating and administering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs.
- Strong record-keeping skills for tracking treatments, procedures, supplies, and anesthetic details.
- Comprehensive understanding of medical records related to patient care.
- Expertise in anesthetic monitoring.
- Excellent collaboration skills and a commitment to building long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- A positive outlook, professional composure, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication and organizational abilities.
- Dedication to providing exceptional client service.
Nice To Haves
- RVT, CVT, LVT, or VTS certification.
Responsibilities
- Anesthesia Monitoring : Strong technical skills and anesthesia fluency is vital for this role. Intubating/extubating patients, monitoring anesthesia, and troubleshooting equipment.
- Diagnostic Support : Collecting and preparing blood samples for diagnostic testing.
- Equipment Knowledge : Maintaining expertise in the use and application of surgical tools and materials.
- Surgical Assistance : Performing sterile scrub duties and assisting veterinarians with procedures such as abdominal explorations, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and laparoscopic/arthroscopic surgeries.
- Patient Care : Monitoring and maintaining patient vitals during all stages (awake, sedated, and anesthetized) and advocating for patient comfort and safety.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with an optional 100% employer-paid plan.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- A generous continuing education (CE) allowance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
