Veterinary Technician or Assistant- Surgery Department
Veterinary Technician or Assistant- Surgery Department
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Job Description
This is a full time 40 hour a week working 4 days per week and 10hr shifts from 7.30am to 6:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Extra pay for Oncall duties. $10k sign on bonus for CVTs!
THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of the surgery technician I is to provide the highest degree of support to the staff surgeons anesthesia technicians support staff and animals admitted to the hospitals surgical service. The surgery technician I must excel in interpersonal communication skills and multitasking skills. They must be reliable independent and able to work in a dynamic and fastpaced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. They should have the ability to recognize the needs of the various patients and staff. They will be involved in the continuous training of new surgery staff members and any visitors to the department. Recovering patients is part of their duties.
Some Responsibilities Include:
- Communicating and working closely with all staff members and visitors.
- Being able to work independently and within a group depending on the needs of the situation.
- Providing and ensure quality patient care perioperatively.
- Assisting anesthesia technicians and others with inductions and recoveries when directed.
- Recovering patients with diligence and compassion.
Physical Requirements:
Able to stoop bend kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
WHO WE ARE:
The Boston MSPCAAngell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for applicants with at least 1 year of veterinary technician/assistant experience in a surgical environment. Certified Veterinary Technician CVT required for a technician role. As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.
OUR BENEFITS:
Our compensation package includes health dental and life insurance 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement paid holidays sick and vacation time employee discounts for pet health care and free onsite parking.
If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring nonprofit this may be the career change you are looking for.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
