VTS Anesthesia - West Caldwell Twp, United States - Ethos Veterinary Health

Description

The Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in West Caldwell, NJ is hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Anesthesia Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to join our outstanding team

VTS preferred but would consider a CVT with 5+ years experience in Anesthesia

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED

CVT required

Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Starting at $35/ hour for VTS.


Schedule:
Tuesday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM

Weekends as needed.


Position Overview:

The purpose of the position is to provide primary support to the Specialist with all diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, while ensuring the best quality of care possible for our patients.

The Certified Veterinary Technician must pay attention to detail and maintain very high standards of cleanliness and care. Must be able to communicate well with the doctor and coworkers to ensure overall accuracy and satisfaction.


Key Responsibilities:
To provide support to the Specialist with incoming consultations and procedures, including but not limited to:

Practice "Fear Free" standards and protocols

Understand the organization and operations of the department

Ability to manage the daily OR schedule timely and efficiently

Responsible for reviewing patient history, lab work, and radiographs to identify concerns, determine ASA status

Ensure completion of necessary diagnostic, and outline anesthetic and surgical drug plan

Calculate and prepare anesthetic, surgical, and emergency drugs, IVF, and CRIs

Ensure the completion of anesthesia check lists

Induce anesthesia, manage anesthetic plane, and maintain homeostasis

Ability to be proactive in preventing anesthetic or homeostatic issues, and intervene appropriately when issues arise

Have knowledge and understanding of each specific surgical case, set-up, and potential procedural complications

Ability to prepare for, prevent, and handle any patient specific complication that may arise

Review post-operative treatment plan and prepare treatment sheets to reflect the highest standard of care

Outline the post-operative analgesic plan, including TGH medications

Complete post-operative diagnostics and other orders

Recover each patient smoothly with the ability to intervene if delirium, dysphoria, and/or pain is displayed

Ability to properly assess pain, assign pain score, and treat pain if present

Provide basic client education on nutrition, home care, zoonotic diseases, medication administration, post-operative care, and all other hospital recommendations/protocols, as directed by the Specialist

Re-stock and maintain cleanliness of specialty department area, exam rooms, and all other areas of hospital

Train less experienced staff members on proper policies, procedures, technical skills, and medical information

Cross-train to assist in other areas of the hospital as needed

Experience & Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience

Ability to perform all key responsibilities of Technician Assistant

Knowledge of safety procedures and acceptable sanitation/sterilization practices

Comprehension of commonly used medical terminology and equipment

Ability to calculate accurate dosages and injections

Familiarity with CPR and rescue breathing

Ability to take direction from a variety of people under various situations and accurately follow instructions

Capability of anticipating needs of Doctors and Nurses and show initiative

Ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure

Excellent communication/people skills

Good grooming and hygiene

Must have team-oriented attitude and promote positive culture

Considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems

Ability to work with and without direct supervision

Capability to kneel, bend, and to lift various sizes of animals onto treatment tables, without assistance at times (< 50 lbs)

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Bachelors and/or Technician Certification preferred

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

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