Surgery Veterinary Technician

Stonecliff Veterinary Clinic; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Stonecliff Animal Clinic of New Hampshire is a multi-doctor, full-service general practice offering the highest quality veterinary medicine since 1990. This position focuses on assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring, with requirement for proficiency in both areas.

We seek a certified veterinary technician with 2+ years' experience to join our AAHA-accredited hospital and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified veterinary technician with 2+ years experience is required.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical monitoring is essential.
• Strong client communication and ability to restrain patients in a low-stress manner.
• Knowledge of pre-operative and post-operative care and lab specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Animal restraint, triage, nursing care, and communication of treatment plans to clients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, perform diagnostic imaging, and maintain surgical notes.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgical monitoring

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Stonecliff Animal Clinic of New Hampshire is a multi-doctor, full-service general practice providing the highest quality veterinary medicine since 1990. We are the sister hospital to Dr. Dan Kelly's Stonecliff Veterinary Surgical Center. Our brand-new facility offers top notch services including preventative care, wellness care, routine and complex surgery, ultrasound, dental, behavioral case management, and so much more! Stonecliff prides itself on being anAAHA accredited hospital, as well as its friendly and caring environment for all clients and patients.

Our goal is to provide the best veterinary medical care in the northeast with state-of-the-art equipment, the most knowledgeable staff, and a genuine love for our patients and their companions. We are committed to educating our clients with the most up-to-date information so that they can make informed choices about their pets' health and lifestyle so that they can live happy, healthy lives for years to come.

This position isheavilyfocused on assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring. Candidatesmustbe proficient in both in order to be considered.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management, and completing surgical notes and charts for procedures assisted with.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• Acertified veterinary technician, 2+year experiencerequired
  • 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
• 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

Additional Information

Pay Range:$20 - $28/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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/