Primary Care Surgical Assistant or Tech (RVT Preferred)

Wake Veterinary Medical Center is located at 1007 Tandal Place Knightdale, NC 27545 is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our team.

As a Veterinary Surgical Technician, you will play a vital role in assisting our veterinary surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient care and surgical efficiency.

No on-call duty is required.

Responsibilities

Primary Care Surgical Assistant or Tech (RVT Preferred)

• Surgical Assistance: Support veterinarians during surgical procedures, including patient positioning, surgical site preparation, and providing the necessary surgical instruments and supplies.

• Sterile Techniques: Maintain strict sterile techniques and adherence to aseptic protocols during surgical procedures to prevent infections and promote patient safety.

• Surgical Instrument Care: Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and availability for procedures.

• Postoperative Care: Assist with postoperative care, including wound management, bandage application, and administration of medications as directed by the veterinary team.

• Recordkeeping: Accurately and promptly document surgical procedures, treatments, and observations in medical records.

• Client Communication: Provide compassionate and professional communication with pet owners, answering general inquiries, relaying messages, and providing updates on surgical procedures and patient care as directed by the veterinary team.

• Facility Assistance: Provide support to other departments or areas of the hospital as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of the veterinary facility.

Qualifications: Veterinary Surgical RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) or Assistant:

• Certification and Experience: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant with at least 3 years of surgical experience.

• Surgical Knowledge and Skills: Proficient understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and surgical instrument handling.

• Anesthesia Monitoring: Experience in administering all anesthetic support from beginning sedation, through surgery and post-operative recovery and extubation. This would include emergency intervention and the transfer of patients from the surgery service to the ICU. Knowledge and experience with various nerve- blocking techniques administered prior to, during and, post-surgical procedures

• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with the veterinary team and pet owners professionally and compassionately.

• Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills and attention to detail to accurately report patient behavior, vital signs, and surgical progress to the veterinary team.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to handle physically demanding aspects of the job, including lifting, restraining, and assisting with the transportation of patients.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Availability: No on-call duty is required.

If you have the required qualifications and experience, along with a passion for surgical excellence and patient care, we encourage you to apply for this Veterinary Surgical Technician position.

Join our team at Wake Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional surgical services to our patients.

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