Veterinary Technician, Surgery Anesthesia
About The Position
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center in Wilmington, NC is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join their outstanding Surgery & Anesthesia team! ECVMC is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our high-performing Surgery & Anesthesia Department. As a Surgical RVT, you'll work alongside four board-certified surgeons and an anesthesiologist in a modern facility equipped with advanced technology like CT, MRI, endoscopy, and arthroscopy. You’ll be responsible for surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, patient charting, and ensuring smooth transitions from admission to discharge.
Requirements
- Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status required.
- Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Surgery/Anesthesia.
- Proficiency in advanced veterinary knowledge including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring, fluid therapy, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, pharmacology, disease processes, etc.
- Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs safely.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced anesthesia experience
Responsibilities
- Assist in surgical admissions and client communication with surgical patients, maintain accurate medical records and daily charges, coordinate patient discharges, reviewing at-home care with clients.
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals throughout surgery, ensure aseptic technique and proper use of surgical equipment, perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement, ensure aseptic technique and proper use of surgical equipment.
- Support emergency transfers and hospitalized patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off benefits available upon hire
- Veterinary Social Worker on Staff at Hospital Location
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Pet Services, and Supplies
- 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
- Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
- Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
- Recover CPR and Fear Free certification initiatives
- Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT/CVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
- Referral Program
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
