Surgical Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join their team in New York City. This role focuses on assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring, requiring proficiency in both areas. You will have the opportunity to work with a compassionate team committed to providing the best care for pets. The position offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about animal care and looking to advance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as surgery tech and monitoring anesthesia.
• Proficient in pre-operative and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Surgical Assistance

Animal Restraint

Customer Service

Sample Collection

Job description

Company Description

City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non-profit organization, The Toby Project,the objective of which is to solveNew YorkCity's pet overpopulation problem (approximately 10,000 dogs and catslose their liveseach year in our city's shelter system). Our highly acclaimed veterinarians, our knowledgeable and caring front desk staff, and our skilled and compassionate veterinary nursingteam instill, with confidence, what every pet owner desires--the best possible care for their pets. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, vaccines & monitoring, dentistry, 24-hour nursing care, specialty care and State of the Art Equipment.

To learn more about us click City Vet!

Job Description

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

We’re looking for:

Must have minimum of 2 years experience as surgery tech and monitoring anesthesia!

• 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

Job Types:Full-time & Part-time

Pay:$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.