Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

NVA General Practice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid incentives

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Boston is seeking a Certified Surgical Veterinary Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for admitting patients, preparing surgical instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting during procedures. Candidates must exhibit strong client communication skills and a compassionate approach to animal care. Compensation ranges from $30 to $36 per hour, dependent on experience and certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Interpersonal skills to develop relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients scheduled for surgery and dentistry.
• Prepare instruments and surgical packs.
• Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarian during surgeries.
• Perform CPR when necessary.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Excellent client communication skills

Outstanding computer skills

Job description

Back Bay Veterinary Clinic is currently seeking a Certified Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our practice is focused and committed to exceptional quality veterinary medicine, client education and customer service. We offer health and dental insurance as well as a 401k plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave and paid incentives.

Qualifying Candidates Must Be Able To Perform The Following

• Admit patients scheduled for surgery and dentistry
• Prepare instruments and know types of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
• Prepare gown and surgical packs
• Prepare surgery suite for surgery
• Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
• Surgical preparation of patient
• Anesthesia monitoring and maintenance of anesthesia machines
• Intubation
• IV catheter placement
• Drug calculations
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia
• CPR
• Cleaning and scaling of teeth
• Transcription of prescriptions
• Gathering an appropriate medical history
• Excellent client communication skills
• Sample collection
• Dental and Body radiographic positioning
• Outstanding computer skills for electronic medical records

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, possess interpersonal skills to develop long standing relationships with co-workers and clients alike. You must also display an innate capacity to provide attentive care to companion animals. Compensation is $30-$36 an hour based on level of experience and certification.