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Tennessee Equine Hospital

Surgery and Anesthesia Equine Veterinary Technician

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A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.

$38,118 / year median in Tennessee

+33% projected growth

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Job Description

Tennessee Equine Hospital is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our Surgery and Anesthesia team. We have a busy multi-doctor specialty practice that treats horses on the farm and in the hospital. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Performing Equine Ventilated General Anesthesia
  • Perform CRI sedation for standing procedures
  • Formulate and calculate anesthesia drug protocol
  • Clean and maintain anesthesia equipment
  • Learn Surgical Assistant protocol and Operating Room Cleaning Procedures.
  • Work in surgery prep to maintain proper sterile instrument turn around
  • Has knowledge of steam sterilization and gas sterilization technique.
  • Has knowledge of maintaining a sterile field
  • Can perform appropriate surgical prep of patient for multiple types of procedures
  • Has knowledge of basic equine nursing and can perform basic equine nursing skills. The ideal candidate has proficient horse-handling skills, has a minimum of three years anesthesia experience (small animal or equine related), has a minimum of one
  • year surgical prep and assistant experience.
Licensed Veterinary Technician is preferred. Some tasks are physical in nature, so applicants should be able to jog short distances and easily lift at least 25 pounds.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of anesthesia experience do you have? (small or large animal) Minimum of 3 years preferred This position involves a rotating after-hours on call schedule, does this work with your availability? Do you live within 45 minutes of our main hospital? (This is for after-hour on call purposes)
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Horse:
4 years (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Thompsons Station, TN 37179: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person