Veterinary Technician Anesthesia Lead

VCA Animal Hospital • West Hartford, CT

76d • $25 - $35

About The Position

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is looking to expand our specialty team! Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our Specialty Team. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, and experienced Veterinary Assistants welcome to apply. Veterinary Specialists is a 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital located in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values team building, connectivity, and wellness as well as striving to celebrate each person's individual skill and career progression. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassionate care as a driving force. Why Join the Veterinary Specialists of CT Team? We have a veterinarians, leadership team, and onsite technician manager who are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians. We are committed to your continuing education and personal career development, and strive to create an environment where training advanced technician skills is our top priority. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Requirements

• Certified Technician with at least 2 years of anesthesia experience in a specialty hospital
• Positive attitude
• Ability to assist with case flow
• Support the specialty team with challenging surgical cases
• Provide training and support as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Advanced Anesthesia procedural monitoring
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Collect patient history & physical exams
• Refill medications and communicate with clients
• Medical calculations
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Provide compassionate care for all patients

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

What This Job Offers

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