Lead Veterinary Technician - Surgery

About the role

The Lead Surgery Technician will work closely with the Anesthesia and Surgery staff, Supervisors, Technicians, Assistants, and Angell veterinary staff from other hospital departments. The primary responsibility of the Lead Technician will be to provide daily guidance, support, and leadership to the Surgery staff. They must also work in conjunction with the Anesthesia team of doctors and technicians to provide support and direction for the interns and residents. The Lead Technician must excel in interpersonal communication skills. This person should possess a strong commitment to providing the highest quality of medical care to the patients of Angell Animal Medical Center. An individual in this position must be reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. This person should have the ability to recognize the needs of the surgery staff and be able to delegate responsibilities accordingly. The right candidate must be able to multitask and share ideas to improve the department and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to the Surgery/Anesthesia unit staff members, particularly technical support during emergency situations and arrests as well as for and with patients requiring continuous monitoring and care.
• Provide continuous supervision, guidance, and support to all Anesthesia staff in the areas of patient care and unit operations.
• In collaboration with the supervisors, provide continuing education to the surgical staff.
• Oversee training process for new and current employees; accurately recording, discussing and troubleshooting the trainee's progress with supervisors and Lead Anesthesia Technician as well as the trainee.
• Equipment Maintenance: ability to troubleshoot and handle minor problems with medical equipment including but not limited to patient monitoring equipment, etc. Work with supervisors and vendors to ensure that equipment is functioning at peak performance. Perform routine preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Associates or better in Veterinary Technology
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license required
• Minimum 5 years of certified veterinary technician experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a surgery specialty practice
• Previous experience in a senior technician, training or supervisory position preferred
• A VTS in Surgery or Anesthesia and Analgesia is preferred but not required
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice or veterinary teaching hospital is preferred
• Previous animal handling experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — cover letter required showcasing writing skills

Schedule

Full time position; working 4 ten hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Paid overnight on-call responsibilities are required.

Pay

Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $32-$38/hr, VTS start at $43/hr, $10,000 sign on bonus! Candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
• Employee discounts for pet health care
• Free on-site parking