Registered Veterinary Technician (Surgery & Anesthesia)

**Signing Bonus Available for qualified applicant **

Veterinary Referral Associates is looking for a full-time Surgery & Anesthesia technician.

Technician caseload includes patients with many comorbidities (cardiac, renal, hepatic) that require a dedicated team to not only keep them alive but help them thrive under anesthesia. Technicians are able to assist in formulating critical-care anesthesia plans, place arterial and central lines, administer blood products, as well as treat blood pressure abnormalities with different medications.

Anesthesia Veterinary Technicians are responsible for, but not limited to:

• Inducing, intubating, and monitoring anesthesia on critical cases
• Drug calculations and administration
• Obtaining vitals, placing IV as well as arterial catheters, phlebotomy, doppler blood pressure, radiology, blood transfusions, patient advocacy
• Instrument care, cleaning and sterilization
• Hospitalized patient nursing care for post-operative patients
• Client communication and education

Ideal Candidate's Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• RVT license is required
• Have strong basic technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, ability to obtain vitals and know basic vitals parameters for dogs and cats
• Ability to safely and securely restrain animals using proper restraint techniques
• Ability to take initiative while working in a team environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Must have sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress

Our Surgery technician will enjoy a 4-day workweek!

We strive to help our technicians maintain a healthy work-life balance by offering set schedules so you can plan your life outside of work. Your schedule will consist of four 10-hour shifts per week with three days off. Anesthesia technicians are required to be part of the anesthesia on-call schedule and you will receive a bonus for each case you are called in for. This will include week day overnights as well as one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am - 7:00pm. This position is full-time hourly with an anticipated schedule to include 40 hours and 4 shifts per week. There will be an initial 90-day training period of various shift rotations which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• On-Call Requirement: Full-time employees are required to sign up for 24 hours per month of hospital on-call coverage following 90 days of employment. Anesthesia technicians and assistants will transition to the Anesthesia on-call calendar after the Medical Director and Anesthesiologist's approval.
• Must be willing to take necessary schedule and on-call shifts. Schedule available one month in advance.