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Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Experienced in Surgery/Anesthesia

Publish Date:

August 11, 2010

Department:

Surgery/Anesthesia

Summary
Assist veterinarians in the Surgery Department in providing superior client service and patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge.
Provide anesthesia support for all AMC services.
Train in anesthesia as well as dentistry, operating room, neurology, recovery and general surgical patient care.
Train in care and use of surgical and anesthetic equipment.
Maintain inventory and a clean work environment.

Qualifications:

NYS Veterinary Technician’s license or permit
Animal handling experience
Experienced in surgical nursing and anesthesia.
Able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously
Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Flexible about working additional hours when necessary
Advanced anesthesia skill set, and awareness of tasks associated with a critical and emergent anesthesia procedure
Ability to lead and act autonomously during a crisis
Capable of crash medicine and resuscitation

Shift:

Shifts will vary based on assignments and the needs of the department.