Surgical Veterinary Technician

Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician

Park Veterinary Hospital Durham NC

Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team in Durham NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys spending the majority of their week in surgery while still having the opportunity to utilize their technical skills in appointments and advanced patient care.

Our busy multi-doctor hospital is committed to providing high-quality medicine in a collaborative team-oriented environment where technicians are highly utilized and encouraged to continue growing their skills.

Youll spend most of your schedule working alongside our veterinarians in surgery providing exceptional anesthesia and surgical support.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients for surgery and performing pre-operative assessments
• Calculating anesthetic protocols under veterinarian supervision
• Placing and maintaining IV catheters
• Administering medications via SQ IM and IV routes
• Inducing monitoring and recovering anesthesia
• Performing intubation and extubation
• Monitoring ECG capnography pulse oximetry blood pressure temperature and anesthetic depth
• Maintaining detailed anesthesia records
• Assisting with pain management and post-operative recovery
• Preparing cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintaining surgical packs and supporting an efficient surgical suite

On your non-surgery day youll utilize your credentialed technician skills by managing RVT appointments and supporting advanced patient care including:

• Dental rechecks
• Sedation and monitoring for ultrasound procedures
• Drop-off appointments and treatments
• ACTH stimulation testing and other technician appointments
• Patient treatments diagnostics and client education
• Assisting the medical team with hospitalized patients and procedures as needed

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing experience
• Comfortable placing IV catheters collecting blood samples and administering medications
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care and advancing veterinary medicine

• Spend the majority of your week doing surgery and anesthesia
• Utilize your RVT license through dedicated technician appointments
• Collaborative team that values technician expertise
• Modern equipment and progressive medicine
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Positive supportive hospital culture focused on teamwork

• Competitive compensation Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Health dental vision and mental health support (24/7 resources)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Continuing education support for credentialed technicians
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities within a collaborative multi-doctor hospital

If youre an RVT who loves surgery but also enjoys the variety of technician appointments and advanced nursing care wed love to meet you. Join Park Veterinary Hospital and become part of a team where your skills are valued your growth is supported and your impact on patient care is recognized every day.

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