Veterinary Technician Caregiver - Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary team as an Anesthesia Technician at a state-of-the-art facility in Monroeville. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for monitoring patients through anesthesia procedures, ensuring the highest level of care and safety. With a strong focus on education, the team provides individualized training and continuing education opportunities. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, paid time off, and a supportive work culture. If you're passionate about animal care and looking to advance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Individualized Training Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Benefit Discount

401k with Company Match

Double-time Holiday Pay

Stocked Breakroom with Snacks

Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in veterinary surgical settings required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and work long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia procedures for surgery and emergency cases.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Veterinary Surgical Experience

Patient Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Anesthesia Techniques

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

License-Eligible Candidates

Job description

Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty is looking for an Anesthesia Technician!

Our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital is seeking full-time veterinary technician caregivers to join our amazing team. If you’re looking to advance your skill set and work in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you!

Opened in the summer of 2021, our new 19,000 sq. ft. facility has been purposefully designed with state-of-the-art equipment to assist us in fulfilling our goal of practicing quality medicine and compassionate care for patients, families, and referring veterinarians in our community.

Anesthesia Caregivers will work on procedures for the Surgery, Neurology, and Emergency departments. Our cutting team includes a board-certified Veterinary Neurologist, 2 Surgeons, 2 Critical Care Specialists, and many experienced Emergency doctors.

Education is a daily focus at Avets. Our commitment to education is demonstrated by hospital-wide support of our residency and internship programs, and a team of VTS(ECC) lead training for our support staff. This is a full-time, hourly position, working either 3 twelve-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts per week, inclusive of one weekend shift and rotational on-call after completion of the training period.

We are happy to provide our team members with:

• Managers will provide an individualized training plan based on experience.
• Hands-on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing.
• Reimbursement for licensing renewals.
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms.
• Paid time off and uniforms.
• Employee pet benefit discount program.
• Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best, including plans that offer $0 copays for mental and behavioral health.
• 401k with company match.
• Double-time rate on the 6 major holidays plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. (Our holiday pay runs for the entire overnight shift on the holidays.)
• Breakroom stocked with snacks!
• Shift differentials during our non-traditional hours - additional $2/hour after 6pm on weekdays and during the day on weekends, $3.50 after 6pm on Fri, Sat, and Sunday.

Successful applicants will be willing to work with fellow team members to maintain a productive, positive, and respectful environment. All technical staff, regardless of the level of experience, must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (10-12 hours), and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Prior veterinary surgical experience, 2+ years of monitoring patients from induction to extubation is required. Certified Veterinary Technicians or license-eligible candidates will be given the highest consideration.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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, Ethos Veterinary Health 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.