LEAD VETERINARY ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
VCA Animal Hospitals
Hartford CT 06117 US
VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is looking to expand their surgical team!
Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join the specialty surgical team at our 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values team building, connectivity, and wellness as well as striving to celebrate each person’s individual skill and career progression. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassionate care as a driving force.
Why Join the Veterinary Specialists of CT Team?
We have a surgeon, leadership team, and onsite technician manager who are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians. We are committed to your continuing education and personal career development, and strive to create an environment where training advanced technician skills is our top priority. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Responsibilities:
Monitor and coordinate an efficient flow on the floor
Support the team development
Anesthesia procedural monitoring
Full Technician Skill Utilization
Collect patient history & physical exams
Refill medications refills and communicate with clients
Medical calculations
Venipuncture / IVC placement
Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Provide compassionate care for all patients
Potential Schedule: Full-time, weekday shifts. Incentivized voluntary on-call shifts.
Compensation: $28- $32 per hour
What Makes Veterinary Specialist of CT Unique?
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent. With a bustling General Practice wing, your daily dose of puppies and kittens will be met. In addition to our advanced procedures on the specialty side such as: Neurology and MRI, Internal Medicine and Endoscopy and Surgery, we also provide the option of a Holistic approach offering acupuncture and nutrition support.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
Growth & leadership opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision
Career development programs
Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
$750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Referral bonuses
Infertility benefits
Competitive wage
Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Why You Should Consider Us:
This role is suited for a Certified Technician with 3 years of anesthesia experience and leadership experience preferred. Candidate must be positive, able to assist with case flow, support the surgical team with challenging surgical cases and provide training and support as appropriate. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.
Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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
Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join the specialty surgical team at our 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital in West Hartford, CT. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values team building, connectivity, and wellness as well as striving to celebrate each person’s individual skill and career progression. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassionate care as a driving force.
Why Join the Veterinary Specialists of CT Team?
We have a surgeon, leadership team, and onsite technician manager who are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians. We are committed to your continuing education and personal career development, and strive to create an environment where training advanced technician skills is our top priority. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Responsibilities:
Monitor and coordinate an efficient flow on the floor
Support the team development
Anesthesia procedural monitoring
Full Technician Skill Utilization
Collect patient history & physical exams
Refill medications refills and communicate with clients
Medical calculations
Venipuncture / IVC placement
Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Provide compassionate care for all patients
Potential Schedule: Full-time, weekday shifts. Incentivized voluntary on-call shifts.
Compensation: $28- $32 per hour
What Makes Veterinary Specialist of CT Unique?
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent. With a bustling General Practice wing, your daily dose of puppies and kittens will be met. In addition to our advanced procedures on the specialty side such as: Neurology and MRI, Internal Medicine and Endoscopy and Surgery, we also provide the option of a Holistic approach offering acupuncture and nutrition support.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
Growth & leadership opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision
Career development programs
Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
$750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Referral bonuses
Infertility benefits
Competitive wage
Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Why You Should Consider Us:
This role is suited for a Certified Technician with 3 years of anesthesia experience and leadership experience preferred. Candidate must be positive, able to assist with case flow, support the surgical team with challenging surgical cases and provide training and support as appropriate. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.
Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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