Lead Veterinary Specialty Anesthesia Technician

Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is looking to expand our specialty team! Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking a Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our Specialty Team. Positions are open in Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery. Veterinary Specialists is a 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital located 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.

Job Description

• Advanced anesthesia procedural monitoring
• Full technician skill utilization
• Collect patient history and physical exams
• Refill medications and communicate with clients
• Medical calculations
• Venipuncture and 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

Requirements

• Certified Technician with at least 2 years of anesthesia experience in a specialty hospital
• Positive attitude and ability to assist with case flow
• Support the specialty team with challenging surgical cases and provide training and support as appropriate

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA membership and RECOVER training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification and VetGirl
• Growth and leadership opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

Community Overview

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. 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.