Surgical Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners•Durham, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team in Durham, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys spending the majority of their week in surgery while still having the opportunity to utilize their technical skills in appointments and advanced patient care. Our busy, multi-doctor hospital is committed to providing high-quality medicine in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where technicians are highly utilized and encouraged to continue growing their skills.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing experience
Comfortable placing IV catheters, collecting blood samples, and administering medications
Excellent communication and client education skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Passion for providing exceptional patient care and advancing veterinary medicine

Responsibilities

Preparing patients for surgery and performing pre-operative assessments
Calculating anesthetic protocols under veterinarian supervision
Placing and maintaining IV catheters
Administering medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes
Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia
Performing intubation and extubation
Monitoring ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and anesthetic depth
Maintaining detailed anesthesia records
Assisting with pain management and post-operative recovery
Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment
Maintaining surgical packs and supporting an efficient surgical suite
Dental rechecks
Sedation and monitoring for ultrasound procedures
Drop-off appointments and treatments
ACTH stimulation testing and other technician appointments
Patient treatments, diagnostics, and client education
Assisting the medical team with hospitalized patients and procedures as needed