Veterinary Surgery Technician at Ethos Veterinary Health

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team. We are looking for a Surgery Technician to join our team!

******WE ARE OFFERING A $3000.00 SIGNING BONUS FOR THIS ROLE IF HIRED BEFORE NOVEMBER 30th!******

*****$1,500 RELOCATION BONUS MAY APPLY FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED REGISTERED TECHNICIANS RELOCATING WITHIN THE PARKER COLORADO AREA!******

*This position is expected to work Tuesday-Friday 7am-5pm and does require some on-call duties on a rotating basis. Schedules are subject to change based off the needs of the Hospital and the Department. Training Days/Hours TBD**

*This position will pay $25-$34 hourly DOE*

**At least ONE YEAR of experience is required to be considered for this role!** **CVT/RVT Required!**

Overall Responsibility: The Surgery Technician supports three board certified surgeons and the related patient care of surgical cases. The surgery team is a dynamic group within an ER and Specialty Hospital that has a busy caseload of elective and emergency procedures. The surgery technicians participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. The Surgery Technician assists with various surgeries including soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and other advanced surgeries.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and Surgeons, administers medication and manages/monitors patients during surgical proceduresincluding pre and post op care and anesthesia recovery.
• Facilitates patient care of outpatient appointments for surgeonsconsults and rechecks.
• Performs IV, IM and SubQ injections, IV catheter placements and advanced veterinary technician skills (arterial catheter placement, epidural administration, splint placements).
• Performs radiographs.
• Assists with all types of surgery, anesthesia, and other procedures as needed.
• Participate in surgery team responsibilities that facilitate efficient patient care: setting up and turning over Operating Rooms, preparing exam rooms and instruments, completing daily safety and cleaning duties.
• Perform and assist with all aspects of animal restraint for exams and procedures.
• Utilizes Ezyvet and Smartflow for documentation of patient care.
• Communicates with clients, including financial estimates and collecting payment.
• Interfaces with and assists other departments within the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

Skill Requirements: Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs. Ability to think quickly and react in stressful situations. Excellent patient care standards and advanced technical skills. Ability to calculate medication dosages accurately. Excellent communication. Handles stress well and keeps a positive attitude.

Minimum Qualifications: 3 years work experience as Veterinary Technician and two years must include surgery/anesthesia. Must be registered in the state of Colorado as a Veterinary Technician or be able to become registered upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of Veterinary Technician work experience running anesthesia in a Specialty Hospital with board certified surgeons.

Educational/Professional Requirements: Associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Veterinary Technician certification required.

Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals in excess of 50 pounds.

Interacts with: All areas of the hospital.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) w/matching, employee assistance program, annual continuing education (CE) hours, annual CE allowance, uniform allowance, shift differential pay, paid sick days, paid time off, paid bereavement days, holiday premium pay, on-call incentives, license reimbursement, referral program.

How and when to apply: Apply online. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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