Veterinary Technician - Dentistry
About The Position
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our skilled dentistry team! The target schedule for this role is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 7am - 7pm; availability for this schedule is required. Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital, and we provide a level of care you simply won’t find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery—BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region’s primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/ The Anesthesia/Surgery Technician provides anesthetic and surgical support for the boarded veterinary dentist as well as working collaboratively with all team members. We are looking for a technician or assistant who has a passion for veterinary anesthesia and dental procedures. This position will be involved in all aspects of dental cases. You will meet clients/patients during consultation appointments and be able to follow those patients throughout their procedures and discharges. This position is perfect for someone looking to advance their anesthesia skills while working alongside a highly skilled and professional team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- This role will primarily be providing anesthesia for the dental team, so strong anesthesia monitoring experience is required.
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Communicating and working closely with all staff members and clients.
- Being able to work independently and within a group depending on the needs of the situation.
- Providing and ensuring quality patient care pre-, peri- and post-operatively.
- Utilize technical and clinical knowledge learned in order to effectively assess, monitor and stabilize all cases.
- Demonstrate and model advanced anesthesia skills.
- Assist in the training process for new and current employees.
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
- Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
- Perform discharges for surgical patients
- Maintaining cleanliness, stock levels and functionality of dental areas and equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months
- Generous paid time off
- Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement
- Employee referral program and uniform allowance
- Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
- Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
