Veterinary Surgery Technician (CVT) (LVT) (RVT)

National Veterinary Associates • Denver, CO

86d • $23 - $25

About The Position

We are seeking a positive, energetic, detail-oriented and ethical veterinary assistant with strong team-player skills to help ensure superior patient and client care. Someone who shares our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families every day and enjoy working in a fun culture that fosters collaboration and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Strong team-player skills
• Detail-oriented and ethical approach to veterinary care
• Commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary medicine
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with veterinary medicine including but not limited to client communication, drawing vaccines, administering fluids, performing radiographs, collecting and preparing lab samples
• Assisting Veterinarians with surgery procedures including but not limited to preparing surgery suite with instruments, performing intubation and pre-anesthetic procedures, monitoring patients post operatively and updating patient records
• Performing Dentistry procedures including but not limited to cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth using dental equipment, performing fluoride treatments, monitoring anesthesia and assisting veterinarians with extractions
• Performing necessary treatments for hospitalized patients following all instructions set forth by veterinarians
• Supporting referral veterinarians while in house with any procedures as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment areas and kennels while following any and all applicable OSHA guidelines
• Working a combination of surgery days and days on day admit, drop off, tech appts, and in room appts

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage options
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Excellent pet discounts (veterinary, daycare and boarding)
• CE allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Tuition coverage for CVT certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services