What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery LVT position at Animal Cancer & Imaging Center?
The Animal Cancer & Imaging Center is in search for an experienced licensed veterinary technician to join our surgical team. This is a full time position that requires the LVT to be available Tuesday and Wednesday 8a-8p, Thursday and Friday 9a-5p.
We are specifically seeking LVTs with an interest in surgery and that have a passion for providing excellent care to our clients and patients. Our facility offers the highest quality of patient care where LVTs work alongside a board certified surgeon.
Interested candidates should be well organized, be able to multi-task, work well as a team and individually, detail oriented, strong mathematical skills, have great written & verbal communication skills, and be dedicated to patient care.
Surgical technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-patient restraint/handling
-anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
-ventilator use
-scrub assistant
- patient care (pre and post op)
-IV catheter placement
-central line placement and care
-acquiring in-depth medical histories
-interacting with clients / client education
-communicating with referring veterinarians
-submitting samples to outside diagnostic laboratories
-use of in house diagnostic machines
The surgery team works Tuesday through Friday with no weekend or holiday hours required.
This is a full time position. Hours are: Tues and Wed 8a-8p, Thurs 9a-5p, Fri 9a-5p
This position requires the candidate to cross train in anesthesia, surgery and patient care.
LVT, CVT, or RVT with at least 4 years with their credentials and 4 years of anesthesia and surgical experience.
Starting salary is determined by a skill assessment system.
If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn surgical oncology, please attach your resume to your application.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28