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Specialty Surgery/Anesthesia Vet Technician

Employer
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
Closing date
May 13, 2021

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Profession
Allied Health Professional
Specialty
Surgery
ANESTHESIA VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

MLAH is the premier critical care and referral center for Southern New Jersey and the surrounding areas serving the
South Jersey community since 1976. We provide compassionate and progressive
veterinary care for a wide range of companion and exotic pets. We feature
specialty care and additional services including cardiology, exotics, internal
medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, surgery, acupuncture, and home
care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The anesthesia veterinary
technician will provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to
all patients. The responsibilities of the anesthesia technician
include, but are not limited to the following activities:
  • Partner with surgery specialists in
    patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
  • Perform anesthetic monitoring including the
    use of sevoflurane, injectable anesthesia, drug calculations, and the use
    of a ventilator, intubation/ extubation of patients, setup and
    troubleshooting of machines
  • Prepare various blood samples for diagnostic
    testing
  • Accurately take multiple types of radiographs
    throughout the pre and post operative process
  • Potentially scrub into 1+ hour surgeries to
    assist doctors with surgical procedures including abdominal explores,
    cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and both laparoscopic
    and arthroscopic surgeries
  • Perform medical record keeping related to
    procedures
  • Work collaboratively with Veterinarians and
    Technicians to ensure a smooth workflow within the department
  • Provide training to other technicians in
    anesthesia
  • Independently develop anesthetic protocols and
    calculate and administer medications
  • Maintaining surgical equipment and provide
    recommendations for improvements
  • Hospital wide anesthesia support as needed and at the discretion of the management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with a
    specialist veterinary surgeon or 3+ years working in general surgery and
    anesthesia
  • CVT preferred
  • Knowledge and advanced technical skills
    including but not limited to: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, central
    line placement, intubation, anesthesia, CPR procedures, chest tube and
    tracheostomy maintenance, IV fluid administration, and ability to perform
    advanced techniques such as epidurals and local blocks


TECHNICAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS
  • Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake,
    sedated, and anesthetized patients
  • Accuracy in calculating and delivering
    anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience
    with anesthetic monitoring is required
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative
    environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues,
    clients, and community is required
  • Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance,
    cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment
    manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
  • Knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique
    and surgical procedures
  • Understanding of different surgical
    procedures
  • Excellent communication and organizational
    skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service
    is expected
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
    (work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals-with assistance
    from other staff for animals weighing over 50 pounds)

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include
health, dental, and vision insurances; CE allowance, 401k; paid time off;
uniforms; and discounted veterinary care.

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