Alliance Animal Health

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Surgery Veterinary Technician

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This position is heavily focused on surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. You will work alongside our boarded veterinary surgeon - managing complex surgical cases, supporting anesthetic protocols, and providing exceptional nursing care from pre-op through recovery.

Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance is required to be considered for this role.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Surgical preparation, assistance, and post-operative patient care
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and management throughout procedures
  • Triage and nursing care of emergency and hospitalized patients with varying acuity
  • Collection and analysis of laboratory samples; radiograph positioning and capture
  • Administration of medications and treatments per veterinarian direction
  • Clear, compassionate communication of treatment plans with clients and families
  • Accurate completion of surgical notes, charts, and medical records
  • Animal restraint using low-stress, safe handling techniques

We’re looking for:

  • A certified veterinary technician, 2+ year experience required
    • Licensed individuals with a specialty in anesthesia and analgesia or a specialty in surgery would be preferred, but neither is required
  • Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients
  • Orthopedic and soft tissue experience preferred
  • Emergency surgery experience highly desirable
  • Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • Weekend availability
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Pay Range: $25-$32/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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