Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid incentives

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Boston is looking for a Certified Surgical Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves admitting patients for surgery, preparing surgical instruments, and assisting veterinarians during procedures while ensuring excellent client communication.

The ideal candidate will have strong anesthesia monitoring skills, an ability to work independently, and a focus on providing top-notch care to companion animals. Compensation ranges from $30 to $36 per hour based on experience, with a full benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.
• Possess excellent client communication skills and develop relationships.
• Experience with surgical instruments required for specific surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients scheduled for surgery.
• Prepare instruments and the surgery suite.
• Assist the veterinarian in surgery.

Skills

Surgical preparation of patient

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

IV catheter placement

Excellent 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, and display an innate capacity to provide attentive care to companion animals. Compensation is $30-$36 an hour based on level of experience and certification.

NVA 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, NVA 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.

NVA 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.