Veterinary Technician - Recovery
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates•Plymouth Meeting, PA
About The Position
Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support post-surgical patient recovery across all departments. The role may also assist inpatient teams caring for recovered surgical patients and the anesthesia team with inducing patients for surgery, setting up operating rooms, and cleaning and sterilizing instruments. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend days and occasional holidays. Compensation starts at $20–$23 per hour, depending on experience and credentials. A $2,000 retention bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Experience in a fast-paced specialty, emergency, or surgical setting.
- Strong clinical skills, including IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
- Understanding of pharmacology and anesthesia protocols.
- Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment.
- Commitment to collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Recover post-surgery patients for all departments.
- Assist inpatient teams with recovered surgical patients as needed.
- Assist the anesthesia team with inducing patients for surgery as needed.
- Set up operating rooms as needed.
- Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Pet care discounts
- Paid volunteer time
- Uniform allowance
- $2,000 retention bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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