Veterinary Technician Surgery

divh2Veterinary Technician/h2pPieper Veterinary is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians that are passionate about anesthesia and advanced surgical care to join our Surgery Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center located in Middletown, CT./ppOur vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out./ppWhat to Expect:/pulliCommitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals./liliCareer Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within./liliEnvironment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, its easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome./liliEnvironment of Collaboration: Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care./li/ulpAbout You:/ppWe strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same./ppThe ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with anesthesia, various drug calculations and protocols, and excels at anesthetic monitoring. Previous experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role. Experience with CPR, EzyVet and Smartflow are an additional plus, but not required./ppWe highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up, as your input is not only valued but can make a difference./ppA VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) is highly desirable (not required) and would receive additional compensation./ppCompensation: $24.00-$30.00/hour dependent upon experience/ppAnticipated schedule: This is a full-time schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday - 9am-7pm Holidays are required!/ppWhats in it for you?/pulliSupportive culture with social events team building/liliCompetitive paid time off holidays/liliCareer Growth Training Opportunities/liliComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance/liliMental Health Focused Services/lili401(k) plan with strong employer match/liliUp to 75% employee pet care discount/liliAnnual uniform allowance/liliTeam building/li/ulpWe know its not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with!/ppRequirements:/pulliExperience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents/liliAbility to calculate CRIs and perform other medical math/liliExperience with ventilators/liliExperience with specialty anesthesia (emergent procedures specifically) is a must/liliCan read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately/liliKnowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit/liliKnowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation/liliSkilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times/liliMust be 18 years or older to apply./li/ul/div