Back Bay Veterinary Clinic is currently seeking a Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our practice is focused and committed to exceptional quality veterinary medicine, client education and customer service. We offer health and dental insurance as well as a 401k plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, MBTA Subsidy and paid incentives.
Qualifying candidates must be able to perform the following:
- Admit patients scheduled for surgery and dentistry
- Prepare instruments and know types of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
- Prepare gown and surgical packs
- Prepare surgery suite for surgery
- Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
- Surgical preparation of patient
- Anesthesia monitoring and maintenance of anesthesia machines
- Intubation
- IV catheter placement
- Drug calculations
- Assist veterinarian performing surgery
- Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia
- CPR
- Cleaning and scaling of teeth
- Transcription of prescriptions
- Gathering an appropriate medical history
- Excellent client communication skills
- Sample collection
- Dental and Body radiographic positioning
- Outstanding computer skills for electronic medical records
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, possess interpersonal skills to develop long standing relationships with co-workers and clients alike. You must also display an innate capacity to provide attentive care to companion animals. Compensation is based on level of experience and certification
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
