Animal Surgery Technician at Ethos Veterinary Health

Annapolis, MD

About the Job

Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Come join our fast-paced, exciting Emergency Room Team as a Veterinary Technician!

Sign-on BonusAvailable
for RVTs and experienced ER / Critical Care Techs

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Rehabilitation) and care for their patients overnight.

Available Shifts:

9am-7pm Triage
2pm-12am Triage
12pm-10pm Admitting/ICU
4pm-2am Admitting/ICU
11pm-9am Admitting/ICU
8pm-8am ICU/Specialty Care

Compensation:
Compensation is based on experience & skill level.

RVTs: $28 - $40 per hour
Non- Credentialed Techs: $21 - $35 per hour

What You'll Get to Do!
As a veterinary technician you will commonly:

Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals
Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian
Administers high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarian
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers
Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs
Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment
Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques
Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
Correctly calculates drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian
Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations
Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases
Provides outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history
Attend CE courses/webinars or hands-on training as requested by the Clinical Educator
Regularly attend staff meetings

Time Off!
At AAVEC we believe in Work - Life Balance and a healthy lifestyle which means the shift you are hired for is the shift time you will work every shift. This will help your life have some normalcy and consistency.
We also believe in LOTS of time off, vacations, and spending quality time with your loved ones. Our rotation schedule was created by our veterinary technicians with the intent that it would allow them to take multiple vacations a year with using very little of their paid time off and would keep them from having to work every weekend.
Every other weekend you will have 3 days off in a row, guaranteed. By only using 2 days of your PTO you are able to take 7 days off in a row multiple times a year.
Your schedule is also tentatively made for the entire year so you can make plans long in advance and also have a part time hobby or job if you choose.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders
Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary based software applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment. Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times.
Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public in a professional manner
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Education and Experience for Technicians:

1 year of veterinary technician experience
High School or Equivalent

Education and Experience for RVTs:

AA degree or BA/BS degree from an accredited veterinary technician program
Minimum of 1 year in emergency or critical care veterinary medicine
Candidate must be a licensed technician, or eligible to be licensed, in the state of Maryland.

What We Bring to the Table:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Excellent Paid Time Off Program
Double Time on Holidays
25% Shift Differential for Overnight Shifts
Continuing Education - $2,000 per year for RVTs
Annual Uniform Allowance
Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity
Paid License Renewal Fees
Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technology Degree
Generous Employee Pet Discount
401k with Company Match
Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA
Convenient Rotating Schedule with Adequate Time off including Rotating Weekends
Employee Referral Rewards
State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment
Multi-practice referral center

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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