Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Surgery Department
Company: Vca Animal Hospitals
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Registered
Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Department at VCA
Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. We are looking for someone
who has extensive experience as a surgical veterinary technician in
a fast-paced referral environment. Our Veterinary Technicians and
Assistants are an integral part of our team and function with a
great deal of autonomy and responsibility. You will be supported by
boarded and residency trained surgeons, anesthesiologist (as of
Sept24) and VTS in anesthesia.Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center
is a large multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary
referral services across Northern California. Our services include
Emergency and Critical Care, Orthopedic surgery, Neurology and
Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology
including Interventional Surgery, Advanced Imaging, Medical and
Radiation Oncology and Rehabilitation.Full-Time position that
offers an alternative workweek of 4-10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday
with a preference for assisting in rotating voluntary on call
availability on weekdays and weekends.Responsibilities: Prepare
surgical suites and equipment for procedures Assist veterinarians
during surgical procedures, including patient monitoring,
anesthesia administration, and surgical instrument preparation
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation
of surgical procedures Monitor pre & post-operative patients and
provide appropriate care and medication as directed by
veterinarians Educate pet owners on post-operative care and
medication administration Collaborate with the veterinary team to
ensure a safe and sterile surgical environmentQualifications: Valid
certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician Experience
working in a surgical or anesthesia department preferred Strong
technical skills including anesthesia knowledge base, sound
judgement, and the ability to function both independently and with
the team are essential Excellent attention to detail and ability to
multitask in a fast-paced environment Effective communication
skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse teamIf
you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary
Technician looking to contribute to the field of veterinary
surgery, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume
and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience in
the surgical department.VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive
compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision
insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid
vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs
that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable
based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The
pay range for this position is $23 to $31/ hour.If you are a
current associate, you will need to apply through our internal
career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app
or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive
compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k),
generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this
position description indicates the general nature and level of work
to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description or
require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the
job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel,
workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO
statement please see our career page at vcacareers.comby Jobble
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