Surgery Veterinary Technician
Job description
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a state-of-the-art specialty center for the Long Island, NY area. We currently offer specialty services in the following fields: Cardiology, Clinical Pathology, Advanced Dentistry, Emergency & Critical Care, HD CT Imaging, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Repordocution, and Specialty Surgery. Our specialty team is composed of Board-certified specialists and colleagues in their respective services. We utilize the most advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques available in order to provide the most comprehensive level of care.
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally and work alongside great colleagues. We are passionate about pets and have 5 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. We are a part of the West Hills Animal Hospital family of practices, including:
- West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital
- Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
- Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
- Court Square Animal Hospital
Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Technician.
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have the opportunity to reach your full potential as a Veterinary Technician performing all technical responsibilities to provide quality patient care!!
Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect for technicians that are looking for training in multiple facets of the specialty and expanding their knowledge in Veterinary Anesthesia. The role requires strong communication skills to liaison between surgeons and clients and deliver post-operative care instructions.
What you’ll do:
- Review medical records, develop anesthetic treatment plans, make post-op treatment charts, invoicing, and patient discharges.
- Prep patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing, positioning, intubation, and monitoring of patients under anesthesia.
- Perform diagnostic imaging while the patient is sedated or under anesthesia. (Example – orthopedic X-rays, CT scans, sedated oral exams.)
- Proficiently perform blood draws, run in-house bloodwork (IDEXX), as well as submit samples to ANTECH.
- Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
- Basic knowledge of surgical packs, sterilization protocols, and instrumentation.
Expectations/Requirements:
- Prior veterinary experience is required, previous surgery experience is preferred.
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary. Operational Monday – Friday; Paid Holidays, NO OVERNIGHTS!
- Ability to work efficiently in a friendly, fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Here is What We Will Offer You:
- Exceptional compensation
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
- Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Training and career development
- Paid license fees and dues
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid VTS specialization
Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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