Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals•Hollywood, FL

28d•$20 - $30

About The Position

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced surgery department. About Us Our well-established hospital has been serving our community since 1947. In addition to Primary Care and 24/7 Emergency Care, our specialty services include internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, and critical care. We are proudly AAHA-accredited and dedicated to providing the best care available to our patients and clients. Check out a quick video about our hospital here: https://vimeo.com/546253344/ed2d76be7f And our hospital website here: https://vcahospitals.com/hollywood Schedule : (4) 10 hour shifts, and on call fees of $350 Compensation : $20 - $30 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a highly skilled surgery technician who is comfortable with critical anesthetic cases including septic abdomens, thoracotomies, etc. This position is for someone who has already worked in a specialty surgery department or in a critical care environment and has managed difficult anesthetic cases. Weekends are required. On-call offers competitive compensation.

Requirements

Anesthetic skills for advanced procedures such as thoracotomies, septic abdomens, etc..
Knowledge of how to use and setup a ventilator.
Basic anesthetic physiology.
Surgical preparation for both soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Basic computer skills
Works well under pressure
Able to multi-task
Able to stand on feet much of the day
Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Maintain positive, upbeat attitude with doctors and team members.
Team Player maintains confidentiality, i.e., patient and staff member information.
Able to communicate in a clear, courteous and professional manner with doctors, staff members and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
Punctual, reliable and flexible

Responsibilities

Anesthesiology monitoring including blood pressure, CO2, SpO2, invasive blood pressure monitoring, ventilator setup and management.
Calculating and administering multiple CRIs.
Performing hands free radiographs.
Surgical preparation for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Drawing blood, placing IV catheters, sedation, intubation.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisors, Management team and or Doctors.

Benefits

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Access to free mental health care (up to 12 sessions a year), life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
CE and learning opportunities for all associates
Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
401(k) retirement plan
Referral bonus opportunities
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!