What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Surgery position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
We are seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians for our Surgery Department!
Our skilled specialists and team are at the heart of what we believe: that providing excellent patient care requires clinical expertise, a commitment to quality, and compassion for the patient. Our newly expanded state of the art hospital offers a broad range of advanced medical technologies and skilled, compassionate care in state-of-the-art facilities, including MRI, CT, endoscopy and much more! You will have the opportunity to work with board-certified specialists that will allow you to take your career to the next level.
What to Expect:
- Great Learning Opportunities: You will be working alongside many board-certified doctors in a variety of specialties and incredibly talented RVTs.
- Advanced Medicine: We are one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most experienced and advanced teams. By partnering with primary care veterinarians, we provide our patients with the very best specialty care. Our doctors perform a variety of surgeries including advanced soft-tissue, orthopedic, oncologic, neurologic, emergency, and cardio/thoracic.
About You:
- Work independently and as part of a team to practice good judgement to ensure high-quality care for all patients.
- You adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are willing to ask questions, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and maintain a positive attitude.
Job Responsibilities:
- Admit surgical patients
- Fill out anesthesia checklist and drug sheets
- Draw up drugs/CRIs
- Place IVCs and run lab work
- Intubation
- Monitor anesthesia
- Post-op recovery
- Set up and clean ORs
- Pack Prep
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:
- Competitive wages:
- RVT – ($28-$32 commensurate with experience)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Uniforms provided
- Employee Discount on Veterinary Care
- CEs Available
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with matching
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), holding a current North Carolina registration
- Minimum two years’ experience in veterinary medicine, of which one must be in Specialty or Emergency Medicine and surgery
- Must have two years’ experience with anesthesia
- Valid high school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of general surgical procedures and protocols
- Knowledge of advanced patient handling and restraint
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Be flexible and able to adapt to new situations
- Work well as part of a team
- Must be available to work on-call
- Weekend shifts are required
Additional Requirements:
Must be eligible to work in the United States and have original, unexpired documents to verify eligibility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Must have the ability to respond quickly in urgent situations using all senses. During the normal workday, employee may occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds. This position requires sitting for long periods of time.
"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
For more information about our hospital, please visit SouthAshevilleVets.com
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 4x10
Salary : $28 - $32
