SURGICAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Queen Village Animal Hospital

• 5.

0 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Pet care Patient comfort Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Preoperative patient preparation Animal hospital experience Veterinary medication administration Maintaining an organized workspace Medical procedure assistance Treatment plan documentation Image acquisition for patient care Peripheral intravenous cannulation In-person customer service Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Operating room preparation Intubation assistance Controlled substance management Animal blood collection Phlebotomy specimen handling Assisting medical staff Diagnostic radiology Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Animal drug administration Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Surgery Attention to detail Medication supplies Anesthesiology Prescription verification Full Job Description Queen Village Animal Hospital is looking for an energetic, full-time, experienced Surgery Technician who has excellent patient care and is ready to work with a supportive team. Experience is required for this position! Two Saturdays a month are required. Sign on bonus offered after 6 months of full-time employment! ____________________________________________________________________________________ In this role as Surgical Technician, you should have the following requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years working experience in a surgical setting in a veterinary hospital
• Oversee daily surgical admissions, and prepare patients for surgical procedures under direction of the surgeon
• Experienced and skilled in the following: venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia induction and monitoring throughout procedure, as well as during patient recovery
• Filling prescriptions and administer medications including proper logging and security of controlled drugs
• Demonstrate mastery of medication calculations and administration of medications

PO, IV, IM, SQ

• Conduct laboratory work related to surgical cases, including blood draws (phlebotomy), sample collection, and diagnostic radiology procedures like X-ray imaging
• Possess low stress handling techniques to help keep pet's safe and calm
• Maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness to ensure that the surgery room is stocked, all equipment is cared for and ready for any procedure
• Sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting all surgical equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate attention to detail and have sound medical knowledge
• Clear communication skills and able to communicate effectively with the surgeon, other veterinarians and support team
• Clear and compassionate communication with owners and your team during discharges
• Ability to maintain accurate records and treatment plans within our cloud-based system

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0

• 40.

0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person