Surgery Veterinary Technician - Elevate Animal Care

PetVet Care Centers; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Local culture support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients, including assisting during surgeries and managing nursing care.

We offer a Culture of Care, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth across more than 400 hospitals nationwide, with a team of

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.

Skills

Surgery experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients, including assisting during surgeries and managing nursing care.

We offer a Culture of Care, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth across more than 400 hospitals nationwide, with a team of