What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Surgical Tech position at Planet Pharma?
Job Description
- Prepares surgical and cath lab suites for procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking study-specific supplies.
- Monitors anesthesia and animal vitals during surgical interventional procedures.
- Administers medications intra-procedure.
- Collects laboratory samples, such as blood and urine, and processes them for analysis.
- Assists with specialized software-driven equipment, fluoroscopy and 3D imaging, etc. in support of procedures.
- Provides customer service to clients through professional interactions and by responding to client requests.
- Prepares and maintains surgical instruments through washing, drying and proper storage. Assembles surgical packs and processes sterile packs via autoclave or ethylene oxide.
- Operates, cleans and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave and other surgical equipment routinely utilized.
- Maintains an efficient and clean work area by organizing and re-stocking cath labs, operating rooms, and the general storeroom as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology required.
- 0-2 years related work experience.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred.
- Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology and general animal care preferred..