What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Assistant - Anesthesia position at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates?
Description
Join a Hospital Where Your Growth Matters!
Our state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility is home to 13 specialty departments, offering top-tier medicine and cutting-edge diagnostics. We provide unmatched opportunities to advance your skills, collaborate with leading specialists, and make a meaningful impact on pets and their families.
About The Anesthesia Technician Assistant Role
We are looking for an Anesthesia Assistant to join our growing team! In this role, you will support our anesthesia team assisting with patient care, surgical preparation, and hospital operations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the highest level of care for our patients while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Compensation: Starts at $17.50/hr
What You’ll Do
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Join a Hospital Where Your Growth Matters!
Our state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility is home to 13 specialty departments, offering top-tier medicine and cutting-edge diagnostics. We provide unmatched opportunities to advance your skills, collaborate with leading specialists, and make a meaningful impact on pets and their families.
About The Anesthesia Technician Assistant Role
We are looking for an Anesthesia Assistant to join our growing team! In this role, you will support our anesthesia team assisting with patient care, surgical preparation, and hospital operations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the highest level of care for our patients while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Compensation: Starts at $17.50/hr
What You’ll Do
- Assist nurses, anesthesia coordinators, and veterinarians with daily patient care
- Support the induction, intubation, and monitoring of anesthetized patients
- Aid in clipping, prepping, and positioning surgical patients
- Assist in placing IV catheters, running bloodwork, and performing diagnostics
- Clean, organize, stock, and maintain hospital equipment and inventory
- Provide compassionate and professional client service
- Accurately update patient records and communicate changes to the veterinary team
- Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, assisting across multiple departments
- Experience with basic animal handling
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow directions and seek clarification when needed
- Proficiency with computer systems and medical recordkeeping
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Leading industry compensation
- Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off & paid volunteer time off
- Continuing education paid time off & allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
- Retirement plan with matching funds
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Mentorship & career growth opportunities
- Emotional support and well-being benefits
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