Experienced Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Anesthesia Veterinary Technician 

Who are we? Community Care Veterinary Specialists, in beautiful Gainesville, Florida, is a privately owned small animal specialty hospital in North Central Florida.

We are a community of supportive veterinary professionals that collectively use our individual strengths to contribute to the care of all pets. Animal welfare is elevated by the supportive relationships between our local general practices and the best specialty care available. Our vision for a different kind of specialty hospital was inspired by numerous discussions of the ongoing shortage of specialty services and the need for a real connection between specialists, general practitioners and our patients. 

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of Veterinary Medicine Experience, specifically in Surgery and Anesthesia.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and nursing, especially anesthesia monitoring, and common comorbidities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials along with their clinical application.
• Display medical mathematical competency to safely calculate and administer medications.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and able to deliver exceptional customer service and professional client interactions.
• Self-motivated and can function without prompting.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and sees them through to completion.
• Resourceful in finding solutions and information when needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Holiday and Weekend flexibility is required.
• CVT preferred but not required.
• Position subject to on-call rotation.

Duties:

• Ability to interact professionally in person, through email and telephone communications with clients and industry professionals.
• Provide coaching and training to team-mates.
• Responsibly document procedures, medications, and hospitalization instructions for multiple departments.
• Comfortable managing clinic flow for multiple cases and surgeons.
• Administer medications & treatments per DVM instruction, documenting all steps within medically regulated parameters.
• Respond quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of client care.
• Maintain concise communication with team members to facilitate excellent patient care.
• Comfort delegating tasks while providing safe anesthesia and sedation for various surgical and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion to pets, clients, and team members, regardless of the situation or challenges presented.

Core Values:

• Collaboration
• Courage
• Growth Mindset
• Respect-
• Gratitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries 
• Flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Generous benefit package that includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • STD/LTD
  • PTO
  • A matching IRA
  • Pet Insurance Reimbursement
  • Wellness Benefit