Certified Veterinary Technician - $500 Sign-On Bonus Available

Animal Dermatology Group; Florida; On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Van Lue Veterinary Surgical is a surgical referral practice seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent. The role offers a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and includes working with advanced anesthesia, surgical patients, and owner communication.

Ideal candidates have strong lab skills, radiography experience, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• CVT or equivalent licensure required, anesthesia experience preferred.
• Experience with surgical patients and owner communication is a plus.
• Comfort with radiographs, venipuncture and IV catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced anesthesia nursing and monitor patients.
• Prepare patients for surgery, clipping and positioning.
• Assist with surgical reports and admissions/discharges.
• Communicate with pet owners and maintain professional demeanor.
• Use practice management software for daily tasks.

Skills

CVT certification

Anesthesia nursing

Radiographs

Lab skills

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Van Lue Veterinary Surgical is a surgical referral practice seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or someone with similar experience level; prior experience as a surgical technician in a surgical specialty hospital or academic university position is a plus. This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus, payable after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Extensive experience with basic lab work, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy and patient care is expected. We are seeking an individual who has advanced anesthesia nursing skills, the ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor in a sometimes stressful environment. You must be flexible and willing to take on diverse responsibilities, with a desire to grow professionally.

Requirements

• General anesthesia including pre-anesthetic/induction protocols, intubation, and proper preparation, use, and maintenance of anesthesia machines, analgesic protocols including the calculation and administration of CRIs, monitoring of anesthesia (experience with ECG, spO2, BP, etc), and being responsible for anesthetic recovery.
• Prior experience with surgical/referral pets and pet owners is a plus - i.e., with regard to owner communication, patient admission and discharge, assisting with surgical reports, and use of practice management software.
• Preparation of patients for surgery - proper clipping, prep/scrub, and positioning.
• Proficient in sterile gowning and gloving, comfortable everyday experience with surgical asepsis and aseptic technique with regard to the patient and operating room environment.
• Experienced in taking radiographs.

Position requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent licensure (RVT, LVT)
• Computer and typing skills
• Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
• Lifting and carrying patients and equipment up to 50 lbs unassisted and ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

The ideal candidate is a confident team player who is excited to advance their surgical/medical knowledge, and is willing to provide input and ideas based on knowledge and prior experience.