Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Registered Veterinary Technician- Surgery 

At Veterinary Specialty Hospital, our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business, and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm, and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field. 

About the Job:

As a Registered Veterinary Technician in the Surgery Department, some duties you will own include:

• Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; digital radiography; patient prep and recovery; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures including endoscopy, CT, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.
• Assisting doctors during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education
• Performing sterile scrub and assisting doctors throughout surgical procedures including abdominal explores, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and both laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgeries.
• Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients

About You:

• Solid technical skills and anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience in the veterinary field with anesthesia experience a must
• RVT required

Benefits of Working at VSH:

Full-time benefits include pet insurance, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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