Econ River Animal Hospital Careers

Surgical Veterinary Technician – Experienced

Econ River Animal Hospital located in Orlando, Florida is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our team. Do you enjoy working in a friendly, upbeat, team-oriented environment? Then come thrive in a place that encourages each other to further education and continued grow within the profession.

At Econ River Animal Hospital, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.

Surgical Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all patients, delegating when necessary
• Prepare and present estimates
• Intake patients into hospital
• Have thorough understanding of the intake process, client education, and paperwork required from the owners prior
• Calculate medication doses
•  Administer IV, IM, SQ, and oral medications
• Complete proficiency in IV catheter placement and maintenance
• Complete proficiency in endotracheal tube placement on dogs and cats
• Begin procedures requested by and as directed by a veterinarian
• Keep accurate records including anesthetic observations and treatments
• Perform treatments properly and promptly
• Collect blood and urine samples
• Have a complete understanding of laboratory machine maintenance and operation
• Prep patients for surgical procedures
• Have thorough knowledge of radiographic positioning and technique
• Ability to maintain and protect a sterile field
•  Able to put surgical gloves on and open instrument packs sterilely
•  The ability to properly identify all surgical instruments in the hospital
• Be able to properly wrap and sterilize all instruments
•  Safe and proper handling of therapeutic agents, surgical instruments (SQ, IM, IV injections and oral/topical medication administration)
•  IV fluid/blood product administration, monitoring, and maintenance
•  Safe handling/restraint of animals
• Able to set up and maintain an anesthesia machine and to properly perform a leak check or trouble shoot anesthetic machine problems
• Adherence to OSHA standards
• Able to properly use all anesthesia monitoring equipment
• Knowledge of all normal anesthesia monitoring values and the ability to make adjustments as needed or to alert the doctor when appropriately
• Ability to administer CPR when necessary
• Knowledge and proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment)

Experience Requirements: 1 year of technician experience in a veterinary surgical setting, work in a specialty practice or emergency clinic is a plus.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire 
• 401K with company match  
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included 
• Long Term Disability options 
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer  
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family  
• Personal Pet Discounts 
• PTO and Paid Holidays 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Orlando has a lot to offer!  Orlando is a good place to live for people who love sunshine and abundant entertainment! In summary, living in Orlando provides a vibrant and diverse lifestyle, with a mix of entertainment, outdoor activities, and career opportunities. The city's unique character and dynamic atmosphere make it an appealing place for many residents. Orlando also features plenty of gorgeous beaches.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.