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Form of workVCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado is seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia to support our surgery, neurology, internal medicine and critical care departments at our AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency/specialty referral practice located in Loveland, Colorado. We are a well-established and growing specialty referral hospital serving communities in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Kansas since 2000. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality medicine, meticulous patient care, and compassionate, and client-centered customer service at all times – day and night. VSNC is fully equipped to receive any small animal veterinary patient needing emergency care.
As a hospital, we believe in supporting everyone on our staff and recognize that without each team member’s participation in our vision, we cannot succeed. The ideal candidate will believe in a team approach to patient care and be comfortable in a leadership and training position. Our management team firmly believes in a positive work culture and supporting our associates in maintaining work-life balance.
In addition to joining an incredible team at VCA VSNC, our location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is ideal. Camping, skiing, hiking, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, boating, and almost every outdoor activity you can think of is available close to your doorstep. Outdoor activities not your forte? We still have you covered! Denver is less than an hour away with world-class museums, nationally known sports venues, and easy access to the Denver International Airport. Whatever your interests are outside of work, you can find and enjoy them in Northern Colorado!
• Compensation: $ 27-32/hr., dependent on education, experience, credentials, schedule and additional responsibilities.
Position Requirements include, but are not limited to:
VTS Credentials
Must be Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Colorado
Familiarity with commonly utilized anesthetic monitoring devices and ventilators and how to troubleshoot issues with equipment malfunction.
Perform Anesthetic monitoring including intubation/extubation of patients, monitoring patients, and troubleshooting machines
Accurately obtain multiple types of radiographs throughout the pre and post-operative process; hands-free experience preferred but not required.
Be familiar with sterile technique and the preparation of surgical patients with an understanding and comprehension of commonly performed procedures and surgical instrumentation.
Train newly hired technicians as well as current technicians seeking to broaden or improve their skills in anesthesia and analgesia
Assist with anesthesia planning and have comfort with troubleshooting complications
Provide support to veterinarians and assist in other departments as requested
Triage and perform lifesaving procedures (CPR) when necessary
Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
Running and assisting anesthesia cases for multiple departments
Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated and anesthetized patients
Compassionate care of our patients
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Passion for Anesthesia and Analgesia
Interest in Regional Anesthetic Techniques
Have a team mentality
Ability and willingness to share knowledge
We offer competitive benefits and salary based on industry standards. Some of our benefits are listed below.
Benefits
• Ample teaching opportunities to technicians, technicians in training and DVM students
• Alternate Work Week Schedules available
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching option
• Full-time is preferred but Part-time positions will be considered based on the candidates qualifications
We evaluate each applicant on an individual basis. If interested in this opportunity, please click the “Apply” link below. If you think this would be an ideal opportunity for someone you know, click “Share.” We do have other CVT positions available at VSNC and are accepting applications -so please apply to discuss!
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
