About the role
Job Description
What You’ll Do
As a Surgery Technician, you’ll play a key role in preparing, monitoring, and caring for patients throughout the surgical process. Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing patients for surgery and providing post-operative care * Assisting veterinarians with surgical procedures * Monitoring anesthesia and patient vital signs throughout procedures * Safely handling and restraining patients using low-stress techniques * Collecting and processing laboratory samples * Positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic radiographs * Administering medications and treatments * Providing nursing care to hospitalized patients * Completing accurate surgical notes and medical records * Reviewing patient histories and communicating important information to the veterinary team * Communicating treatment plans and continued-care instructions with clients * Working collaboratively with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide exceptional patient care
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, confident, and team-oriented.
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
* 2+ years of experience as a Surgery Technician * Strong hands-on experience with anesthesia monitoring * Proficiency assisting with surgical procedures * Knowledge of pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative patient care * Experience collecting and processing laboratory samples * Experience positioning patients and obtaining radiographs * Strong patient-handling and low-stress restraint skills * Excellent attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping * Exceptional communication and client-service skills * A positive attitude and strong work ethic * The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player * A desire to continue learning and developing your technical skills * The ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
* Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees * Paid Bereavement Program * Paid Parental Leave Program * Competitive Compensation * Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) * Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program * Career Development Opportunities * Referral Bonus Program for most positions! * Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) * Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
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