Licensed Veterinary Technician

2 months ago

Port Orchard WA United States Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Full time
Lead Surgery Technician - Surgery Department

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (PSVSE) is a new specialty hospital in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are building this practice from the ground up, a grassroots project Come help us develop a great culture where your skills and experience are appreciated. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do The Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients and their families.

Our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, which is evident in our shared bonus structure that is provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels. We are looking for a Lead Surgery Technician to join our growing practice to help advance our team to its full potential. The ideal candidate is compassionate, humble, and honest. You will utilize your clinical knowledge while working with a team that functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from one another. At PSVSE, you will join a family of veterinary professionals that love to support and encourage each other.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum requirement of 5 years of surgical veterinary experience
Minimum requirement of 2 years in a specialty surgical setting
Previous veterinary leadership experience preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program
Current Washington State Veterinary Technician License is required (VTS in surgery or anesthesia preferred)
A criminal background check will be required for all positions that handle controlled substances within our hospital

Essential Job Functions:

Lead the surgery department to deliver exceptional care to patients
Demonstrate exceptional veterinary clinical skills and act as a role model for the surgery team
Develop and train new and existing members of the surgery team
Collaborate with surgeons and hospital leadership to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Identify areas of improvement and work towards finding solutions
Implementation and oversight of infection surveillance and preventive program
Participate in interviewing, making recommendations for hire and onboarding new team members onto the surgery team
Help develop long-term strategies and efficiencies to grow our surgery department
Provide positive recognition, performance coaching and feedback to team members
Provide routine assessment of skills and knowledge of team members
Work with the Director of Nursing to create and maintain department work schedules

Skills Required:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Advanced knowledge in surgery or anesthesia
Accurate drug dosage calculations
Anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery
All aspects of patient care including pre-op and post-op care
Experience in training new team members
Ability to consistently demonstrate efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to deliver results
Desire to develop and progress in their own knowledge and skills
Requires lifting up to 50 lbs
Flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular hours

Benefits:

Quarterly bonus program for all paraprofessional team members
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
401(k) with 3.5% company matching
Wellness program for employee pets
Discounted services
Uniform allowance
CE allowance
Professional development assistance
Employee assistance program

Do you have an interest in pursuing a VTS? If you wish to receive specialist level certification, we will provide you with advanced training from a VTS and financially support that goal. You will receive a $1,000 bonus when you are invited to sit for the exam and a $4,000 bonus when you pass your exam. Once boarded, you will receive additional hourly rate compensation.

Join our movement to improve the lives of veterinary healthcare workers and work alongside some pretty amazing people. PSVSE was founded to offer people a place of employment where the support staff is as valued as the doctors. All employees at PSVSE are treated with respect regardless of title or position. We are devoted to building a workspace that integrates mindfulness and wellbeing and want to help you re-discover your professional purpose and passion for helping animals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Rotating shift
Rotating weekends
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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