Surgery Veterinary Technician - SIGN ON BONUS
Description
ACCESS Pasadena is looking for an experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team!
**SIGN ON BONUS $3,000 - $10,000 FOR EXPERIENCED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS**
Come learn what it means to work within a specialty culture that nurtures a collaborative team environment that is the envy of many! We care about the technician experience and aim to support you on your career's journey. How do we do this?
Competitive pay. Our starting pay ranges from $20-$31/hr, dependent upon experience and skills assessment + sign on bonus for experienced technicians. Technician Growth. Our Level Up program ensures that you get paid for the things you learn, increasing your earning potential with each Level achieved. Industry leading benefits. We care about you and your family with benefits such as 100% paid parental leave (and purr-rental leave), paid bereavement, financial planning assistance and educational opportunities..
A day in the life of our surgery technicians, include responsibilities such as (but not limited to):
- Understand and interpret ECG parameters and common abnormalities
- Assist with and perform basic and advanced CPR
- Appropriately calculate and set up continuous rate infusions
- Obtain urine samples via cystocentesis
- Surgically prepare patients for minor surgery including proper clipping, prep and positioning
- Correctly and safely restrain animals
- Understand and identify bradycardic and tachycardic arrhythmias
- Be familiar with common medications used in the hospital
- Understand the different types of crystalloids and colloids and know when they should be used. Set up and maintain a buretrol with fluids and additives
- Perform routine intravenous inductions and intubate anesthetized patients safely. Demonstrate how to check correct positioning and cuff inflation (RVT only)
- Perform basic suture techniques (RVT only)
- Anesthesia On-Call shifts may be required
We look forward to hearing from you, apply today!