Experienced Veterinary Surgery Technician

Job Description Job Focus: Assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring. Candidates must be proficient in both areas. Job Duties Animal restraint Triage of incoming patients Collection and analysis of lab samples Diagnostic imaging Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability Administration of medications Effective communication of treatment plans with clients Surgical preparation and assistance Anesthetic management Completing surgical notes and charts for procedures assisted with Withstand unpleasant odors and noises; may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases Qualifications Minimum of 2 years experience as surgery tech and monitoring anesthesia Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner A high work ethic and positive attitude team member Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency Pay Range $20-$24/hour Benefits Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. #J-18808-Ljbffr