Veterinary Technician - Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our Surgery team full time! We are a multi-specialty and general medicine practice, with a small family feel. We have built a culture of support, and kindness and truly work together as a team. Our hospital departments include Surgery, Internal Medicine, the full circle support of General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients. We truly enjoy working with each other!

Requirements

able to lift 45lb
work on feet for several hours at a time
proficiency in venipuncture
IV catheter placement
drug calculations
induction and monitoring of extended anesthetic procedures (including the use of mechanical ventilators)
knowledge of surgical instrument care and sterile techniques
ability to effectively monitor anesthetized patients and communicate/respond quickly and efficiently in the event of an anesthetic emergency
able to write legibly
familiar with the forms and record-keeping protocols that are in place
familiar with AAHA standards of accreditation for anesthesia and surgery
familiar with our equipment and surgical services
able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment
ability to function independently with confidence as well as with a team
experienced licensed or license eligible technician
positive and motivated
determination to rise above obstacles
wear multiple hats
work as a team

Nice To Haves

cross-train and work with both the General Medical and Surgery teams

Responsibilities

patient intake and medical record preparation for surgical procedure
surgery suite set up and turnover
premedication and induction of anesthesia
sterile prep of surgical site
anesthetic monitoring throughout procedure
ensuring surgeon has necessary surgical instruments and equipment
recovery of patient
all recordkeeping associated with anesthetic procedures through the point of transfer to another department
cleaning and sterilization of surgical suites, surgical packs and equipment
maintenance and quality control of anesthetic equipment
other housekeeping responsibilities
shares paid, limited on-call responsibility with other team members