Veterinary Surgery Nurse / Technician – No Weekends Position Available In Polk, Florida

Veterinary Surgery Nurse / Technician

• No Weekends SPCA Florida
• 2.6 Lakeland, FL Job Details $16
• $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level Anesthesiology Animal care Aseptic technique Avimark Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description

NO WEEKENDS

• NO

LATE-NIGHT SHIFTS

Changing the world of an animal’s life is what we do best! We’re also passionate about cultivating your career and future in Veterinary Medicine. We are dedicated to hiring the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone can make a difference in the lives of animals. At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals align with our commitment to your professional growth. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and stimulating caseload and meet caring pet owners. You will enhance your skills and learn new techniques. You can explore unique career options available only at SPCA Florida, such as opportunities for continuing education, departmental transfers, and leadership roles. We provide competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including medical and dental coverage, generous discounts for personal pet care, retirement plans, accrued paid time off, six paid holidays, and a schedule that requires NO weekends, NO on-call emergencies, and NO late-night shifts. Remember

• we want you home with your families and friends to help that work/life balance .

We are in search of a Veterinary Surgical and Anesthesia Nurse/Technician who is dedicated to patient care and thrives in a collaborative environment! Reva McClurg Medical Center/SPCA Florida is a community-focused, multi-doctor practice. Last year, we provided top-notch care to 15,905 pets at our state-of-the-art hospital, equipped with advanced technology, including digital radiology, a full-service in-house IDEXX lab, laser therapy, ultrasonography, and digital dental radiology, among other tools. We are looking for an individual who not only loves dogs and cats but also excels in client communication and is committed to delivering the best possible care to the animals in our community.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Preferred:

CVT Graduate from an AVMA-accredited program and/or equivalent experience as a veterinary technician. General anesthesia, including pre-anesthetic/induction protocols, intubation, and proper preparation, use, and maintenance of anesthesia machines, analgesic protocols including the calculation and administration of CRIs, monitoring of anesthesia during surgery, and being responsible for anesthetic recovery. Prior experience with surgical pets and pet owners is a plus

• ie, regarding owner communication, patient admission, and discharge, assisting with surgical reports, and use of Avimark, Reva McClurg Medical Center /SPCA Florida’s practice management software. Preparation of patients for surgery
• proper clipping, prep/scrub, and positioning Proficient in sterile gowning and gloving, comfortable everyday experience with surgical asepsis and aseptic technique regarding the patient and operating room environment.

Experienced in taking radiographs, The ideal candidate is a confident team player who is excited to advance their surgical/medical knowledge and is willing to provide input and ideas based on knowledge and prior experience. Must be able to lift patients/equipment up to 50 pounds with assistance. As a benefit, the CVA online program is offered at no cost to the team member, if not a

CVT. CVA

must be attained within 6 months of hire if the candidate is not CVT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace; background checks are conducted.