Veterinary Technician/ Assistant- Surgery at Angell West

About the role

The primary responsibility of the surgery technician or assistant is to provide the highest degree of support to the staff surgeons, anesthesia technicians, support staff and animals admitted to the hospital's surgical service. The surgery technician or assistant must excel in interpersonal communication skills and multi-tasking skills. They must be reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. They should have the ability to recognize the needs of the various patients and staff. They will be involved in the continuous training of new surgery staff members and any visitors to the department. Recovering patients is part of their duties.

Responsibilities

• Communicating and working closely with all staff members and visitors
• Being able to work independently and within a group depending on the needs of the situation
• Providing and ensuring quality patient care peri-operatively
• Assisting anesthesia technicians and others with inductions and recoveries when directed
• Recovering patients with diligence and compassion

Physical requirements

• Able to stoop, bend, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Pay

• Veterinary Assistants starting $22–$27/hour
• Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25–$30/hour
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!
• Candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary technician/assistant experience in a surgical environment
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required for a technician role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — cover letter required to showcase writing skills

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