Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Our surgical team at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialistsis rapidly growing and we are looking for a talented and motivated Surgery and Anesthesia Technician to join us.

Work with brilliant and caring board certified surgeons

Be a part of a team of technicians and surgeons that have a positive and engaged culture

Provide high quality patient care

Place arterial and central lines, urinary catheters, and NG Tubes

Administering local and regional anesthesia

Perform critical care anesthesia to include mechanical ventilation and TIVA

Surgical preparation

Client interaction and education during initial consultations and dismissals

Bandage application and changes

Do you love being a surgical assistant on the following types of cases? :

Orthopedics and Arthroscopy

Regular and complex soft tissue

Interventional radiology

Oncologic

We are looking for an LVT, VTS or an LVT on track to become a VTS in anesthesia . We love having not only independent, intelligent, patient-first techs with outstanding technical and critical thinking skills but one that promotes a culture of teamwork, mentorship, willingness to learn, and positivity.

Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of our surgical team. At Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists (SLVS) we provide an independent and gratifying work environment for our anesthesia technicians. We understand our team members are all an integral part of providing high-quality medicine and client service. Our Core Values keep us focused on what is really important quality care for pets and their people.

Requirements : LVT with at least 4 years of experience in a specialty surgery and anesthesia setting and having knowledge about specialty surgical procedures, surgical assisting experience, instrumentation knowledge, and being able to independently run up to level 5 ASA anesthesia cases. A background in training junior staff is desired.

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee discount at all Lakefield owned hospitals

Yearly uniform allowance

A very generous yearly allowance for continuing education

Flexible schedule

Paid time off and 5 paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Possibility of a sign on bonus

Eligible after 90 days

Schedule : Four 10-hour shifts

Three 12-hour shifts may be available

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Rotate weekends

On call with a call in fee

License / Certification :

Veterinary Technician License required

Veterinary Technician Specialist : not required

Pay Range :

Starting at $28 / hour