Veterinary Surgery Instrument Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Short Pump, VA is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Instrument Technician. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, communicating repair needs, and organizing inventory. Candidates should have strong communication skills and attention to detail. The role offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Uniform allowance

Personal pet discount

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Tuition reimbursement assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Communicate repair needs to the Inventory Manager.
• Organize instrument inventory and manage orders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting

Strong sense of organization and attention to detail

Strong anesthesia skills

Job description

Overview

The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a Veterinary Surgery Instrument Technician to join our team!

Elevate Your Career with Cutting-Edge Medicine

Why choose VVC?

VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities; we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new team members. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees.

Compensation

• $17 - $19/hr

Schedule

• 5/8-hour shifts per week. 11am - 7pm

Position Overview

To elevate VVC's Surgery Department's equipment and instrument care, maintenance, and inventory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and routine maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment
• Communicating needs of repair to Inventory Manager
• Maintaining and organizing instrument inventory with some instrument ordering
• Maintaining and organizing implant inventory and ordering
• Inventory counts and ordering to ensure adequate instrumentation and implants are available
• Meticulous cleaning and maintenance of specialized surgery equipment as outlined by the manufacturer
• Keep monthly cleaning and maintenance schedules of instruments and equipment

Position Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting
• Strong sense of organization and attention to detail
• Strong anesthesia skills

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Personal pet discount
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k)
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee referral program

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes. Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.