Registered Veterinary Technician (Surgery & Anesthesia) - Veterinary Referral Associates

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 (Required)

• RVT license is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician with strong technical skills and veterinary knowledge.
• 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
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience monitoring anesthesia.
• Candidates may have the opportunity to perform anesthesia monitoring following sufficient in-house training and competency assessment by the hospital's anesthesiologists.

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 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.