Veterinary Technician - Surgery

COVE Animal Health; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Competitive paid time off

Mental Health Focused Services

Supportive culture with social events

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Middletown, NY, is seeking a full-time anesthetic technician. The ideal candidate will have experience in anesthesia, drug calculations, and anesthetic monitoring. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and a supportive work culture. A VTS in Anesthesia is highly desirable and will receive additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with anesthesia and drug calculations.
• Experience in anesthetic monitoring required.
• Previous experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor patient vital signs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in specialty anesthesia.

Skills

Anesthesia

Drug calculations

Anesthetic monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Emergency procedures

CPR

Tools

EzyVet

Smartflow

Job description

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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, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.
• Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic 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, 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 with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role. Experience with CPR, EzyVet and Smartflow are an additional plus, but not required.

We highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up, as your input is not only valued but can make a difference.

A VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) is highly desirable (not required) and would receive additional compensation.

Anticipated schedule

Full-time schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday - 9am-7pm
Holidays are required!

What's in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match
• 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

• Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents
• Ability to calculate CRIs and perform other medical math
• Experience with ventilators
• Experience with specialty anesthesia (emergent procedures specifically) is a must
• 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