Veterinary Technician Anesthesia (General Practice)

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to enhance their anesthesia support team. This role emphasizes collaboration and a commitment to animal care, offering numerous opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and teamwork. With a focus on high-quality patient care, you will work closely with experienced veterinarians and specialists, ensuring the safe administration of anesthesia and effective communication with clients. Join this vibrant community and make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with strong employer match

Up to 75% employee pet care discount

Annual uniform allowance

Competitive paid time off & holidays

Career Growth & Training Opportunities

Mental Health Focused Services

Supportive culture with social events & team building

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of GP anesthesia experience required.
• Comfortable with various drug calculations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients throughout the process.
• Educate pet owners about their pets’ care and procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Management

Drug Calculations

Anesthetic Monitoring

Venipuncture

IV Catheter Placement

Effective Communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

ECG

Capnograph

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about animal care and have a strong background in anesthesia management?

Pieper Veterinary is seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center located in Middletown CT. Here you will play a vital role focused on anesthesia support for our diverse range of patients.

Our vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out.

What to Expect:

• Commitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, an annual symposium and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.

• Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent with strong work ethics and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within.

• Environment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, it's easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome.

• Environment of Collaboration: Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care.

About You:

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with anesthesia, various drug calculations and protocols, and excels at anesthetic monitoring. Previous experience and knowledge with all aspects of general practice including with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role. The ideal candidate will work closely with our veterinarians to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia and monitor patients throughout the entire process. Other responsibilities include effective communication with both team members and clients, as well as confidently educating pet owners about their pets’ care and procedures.

Compensation: $19.50.-$26.00 an hour depending on experience.

Anticipated schedule:
4-5 days a week

Weekends and some holidays are required.

What's in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building

• Competitive paid time off & holidays

• Career Growth & Training Opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Mental Health Focused Services

• 401(k) plan with strong employer match

• Up to 75% employee pet care discount

• Annual uniform allowance

• Team building

We know it's not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with!

Requirements

• 3-5 years of GP anesthesia experience, and preferably a Certified Veterinary Technician.

• Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents

• Ability to calculate general drug calculations

• Can read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately

• Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit

• Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation

• Skilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times

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