Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a team that works well together and encourages each other to succeed? Do you want an opportunity to utilize your skills while simultaneously learning new and advanced techniques? Central Hospital may be the place for you! We are a bustling emergency and specialty practice that has a lot to offer to technicians. We have boarded specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Avian and Exotics, Neurology, and Radiology. Our clinicians and technicians collaborate daily to ensure that patients get the best care possible.

We are searching for Anesthesia technicians to join our growing surgical department. You would have the opportunity to work with and learn from a board-certified Anesthesiologist, and a very experienced surgical team. The individuals in the surgical department work very well together and try to have fun while doing so!

Are you looking to pursue a VTS in anesthesia? Central Hospital offers bonuses to employees who successfully pass their CVT or VTS and have been staff members for 6 months or greater.

Requirements:

· 2 years or more of anesthetic experience preferred.

· Must be a CVT or CVT eligible

· Can lift and restrain up to 40lbs

Responsibilities:

· Have general knowledge of the anesthesia machine parts and functions, as well as how to troubleshoot problems with the machine.

· Monitor patients under anesthesia and communicate during the procedure on patient status.

· Ability to maintain aseptic technique for every procedure.

· Develop the ability to formulate an anesthetic plan and troubleshoot anesthetic complications.

· Develop the ability to perform advanced techniques such as epidurals, local blocks, multi-lumen catheter placements, arterial catheters, etc.

· Develop the ability to use the anesthetic ventilator safely, as well as knowing when it is appropriate to use it.

· Develop the ability to administer various transfusions (pRBC, FFP, albumin, etc)

· Ability to use a multi-parameter monitor and trouble shoot issues.

· Develop the ability to take quality orthopedic and soft tissue radiographs.

· Maintain a thorough anesthetic record for each patient.

· Develop knowledge of the surgical procedure being performed as well as complications that may arise.

· Be able to communicate and round the ICU staff for optimum post operative care.

· Assist the surgeons to create treatment sheets, call in prescriptions, and fill medication orders

Central Hospital offers an exceptional benefit package including:

· Competitive pay

· Medical/dental/vision

· Long & short-term disability insurance

· A generous PTO package

· Holiday pay

· 401k

· CE allowance

· Uniform allowance

· EAP services

If you’re looking to be part of a hospital that believes in team work, encourages advancement and growth, and truly appreciates the work you do, we encourage you to apply today! To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to afernandes@centralpetvet.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Haven, CT 06473: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $37