Veterinary Technician, Surgery
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Administer medication, manage and monitor patients during surgical procedures, and provide attentive pre and post op care and anesthesia recovery. Facilitate outpatient patient care including consultations and rechecks, while performing IV, IM, and subcutaneous injections, catheter placements, and advanced imaging such as radiographs. Assist with all types of surgery and procedures, set up and turnover operating rooms, and ensure surgical hygiene through instrument cleaning and sterilization. Communicate with clients regarding financial estimates and collect payments, while interfacing with other hospital departments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Experienced Veterinary Technician
- Safe patient restraint
- Excellent client service
- Phlebotomy and catheter placement
- Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
- Proficient in post-op monitoring and care of surgical patients
- Solid foundation of knowledge of common veterinary medications
- Individualized, patient-focused nursing
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills
- 4x10 hour shifts per week
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30am-5:30pm
- Occasional on-call duties
Desired Qualifications
- Compassionate
- Enthusiastic
- People person
- Love for animals
- Thrive in a dynamic environment
- Thrive in a team-focused atmosphere
- Committed to delivering top-tier patient care
- Excel in providing exceptional client service
- Dedicated to maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture
- Genuinely love working with people that share that same value
- Hard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital
- Versatile
- Know how to effectively adapt to the individual needs of each patient
- Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families
- Multilingual candidates
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