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Cornerstonevetclinic

Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Cornerstonevetclinic, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883


Signing Bonus Available for qualified applicant

Veterinary Referral Associates is looking for a full-time Surgery & Anesthesia technician.

Technician caseload includes patients with many comorbidities (cardiac, renal, hepatic) that require a dedicated team to not only keep them alive but help them thrive under anesthesia. Technicians are able to assist in formulating critical-care anesthesia plans, place arterial and central lines, administer blood products, as well as treat blood pressure abnormalities with different medications.

Anesthesia Veterinary Technicians

are responsible for, but not limited to:

Inducing, intubating, and monitoring anesthesia on critical cases

Drug calculations and administration

Obtaining vitals, placing IV as well as arterial catheters, phlebotomy, doppler blood pressure, radiology, blood transfusions, patient advocacy

Instrument care, cleaning and sterilization

Hospitalized patient nursing care for post-operative patients

Client communication and education

Ideal Candidate’s Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Have strong basic technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, ability to obtain vitals and know basic vitals parameters for dogs and cats

Ability to safely and securely restrain animals using proper restraint techniques

Ability to take initiative while working in a team environment

Excellent communication and client service skills

Must have sound decision-making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress

Our Surgery technician will enjoy a 4-day workweek!

We strive to help our technicians maintain a healthy work-life balance by offering set schedules so you can plan your life outside of work. Your schedule will consist of four 10-hour shifts per week with three days off. Anesthesia technicians are required to be part of the anesthesia on-call schedule and you will receive a bonus for each case you are called in for. This will include week day overnights as well as one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

2+ years’ experience as a veterinary technician is required.

RVT license, VTS-Surgery or VTS-Anesthesia preferred.

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