Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Dartmouth, NS

42d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre is seeking a Veterinary Technician, Surgery (CVT/LVT/RVT) to join their growing team in a BRAND-NEW 24,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. This role involves assisting in the management of surgical cases, participating in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. Responsibilities include processing laboratory samples, executing and monitoring sedation and anesthetic events, assisting in the operating room as a circulating nurse and scrub-in technician, and providing compassionate nursing care to patients. The technician will also manage surgical and specialty orders and inventory control.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Veterinary Technology program.
Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association (EVTA) and the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA).
Proficient in anesthetic monitoring.
Understanding of drug dosages and calculations.
Knowledge of radiographic techniques is preferred.
Friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference.
Understands the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture.
Diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital.
Eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in surgery is preferred, but we are open to applicants with a strong background in general practice who are eager to transition into surgery.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing cases, collaborating closely with our surgeon and highly skilled technicians.
Participate in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures alongside each surgeon.
Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
Execute, monitor, and recover all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
Assist in all operating room duties as a circulating nurse and scrub-in technician during orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.
Provide empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients, being a strong patient advocate during their hospitalization.
Capable of taking on additional responsibilities, including managing surgical and specialty orders, inventory control, and other related tasks.