Veterinary Technician- Surgery and Anesthesia
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Location
Montana | United States
Job description
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital offers aspiring veterinary professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams and turn their passion for learning into a stepping stone for a successful career! We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. Our employees’ quality of life outside of the practice is something we strongly value and support. We are conveniently located 1 hour from New York City and New Jersey shore towns making us an excellent choice to work and play! It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
Veterinary Technician- Surgery and Anesthesia Reports to:
Nursing Supervisor -Specialty Overall Responsibility: The surgical veterinarian technician will provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical, anesthetic, and nursing care to all patients.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the surgical technician include, but are not limited to the following activities:
- Partner with surgery specialists in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform advanced anesthetic monitoring including the use of inhalant anesthesia, injectable anesthesia, drug calculations, use of a ventilator, intubation/ extubation of patients, setup and troubleshooting of machines.
- Prepare various blood and tissue samples for diagnostic testing.
- Accurately take multiple types of radiographs throughout the pre-operative and post-operative process.
- Ability to scrub into 1+ hour surgeries to assist doctors with surgical procedures including soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and arthroscopic surgeries.
- Maintains accurate patient records and anesthetic logs.
- Basic knowledge of medical surgical supplies including orthopedic implants.
- Work collaboratively with Veterinarians and Technicians to ensure an efficient workflow within the department.
- Provide training to other technicians in surgical preparation, processes, and follow up.
- Independently develop anesthetic protocols and calculate and administer medications.
- Maintain surgical equipment and provide recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- Minimum 1+ year experience working with a boarded veterinary surgeon or 3+years working in general surgery and anesthesia
- CVT or VTS candidates preferred. We will help assist a qualified candidate pursue their VTS certification in Surgery or Anesthesia.
- Knowledge and advanced technical skills including but not limited to: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, central line placement, intubation, anesthesia, CPR procedures, chest tube and tracheostomy maintenance, IV fluid administration, and ability to perform advanced techniques such as epidurals and local blocks.
Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and requires frequent bending and standing for long periods of time. It requires routine lifting and restraining animals. You must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision insurances; CE allowance, 401k; paid time off; uniforms; and discounted veterinary care.
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Age
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