Veterinary Technician, Spay & Neuter Training Program

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The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on clinic schedule and overtime may be required.
This role is 100% on site at our Lancaster, SC. offices.
Summary of the Position[CB1] : This position will assist in the daily operation of Nutramax Laboratories’ Spay and Neuter Training Program. The program offers national continuing education in high-quality surgical training for practicing veterinarians. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to daily care of surgical patients, assisting veterinarians and veterinary assistants with pre-, peri-, and post- operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocols. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting with a professional attitude.
Roles and Responsibilities:· Work alongside a team of veterinary professionals committed to delivering quality spay and neuter instruction, while maintaining a high standard of patient care and clinic practices· Assist in daily, high-quality/high-volume spay and neuter surgeries· Lead anesthesia administration and monitoring with a clear understanding of parameter variations and associated interventions· Handle and track controlled substances for large numbers of surgical patients· Efficiently medicate, induce, and intubate all patients· Assist in the daily care of surgical patients· Support veterinary assistants and participants utilizing our patient care protocols· Able to respond appropriately during an emergency and maintain competency during surgical complications and/or resuscitation· Able to efficiently run a clinic team and maintain surgical flow while orchestrating and coordinating with Lead Veterinarian and Program Manager· Able to perform all duties of a veterinary assistant which include but are not limited to general cleaning, restocking, handling patients, and movement of animals· Maintaining sterile surgical techniques· Follow all written and verbally communicated standard operating procedures[CB2]· Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly. Seek guidance when needed and apply feedback to strengthen performance.· Perform other assigned duties as required. xzbcwsv · Regular attendance is required.
Minimum Requirements: · Ability to lift up to 35lbs individually and willing to help lift heavier animals with the help of other support staff· Must be able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help· Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under stressful conditions Must be fluent in identifying the characteristics of animal behavior (ex. Be able to identify aggressive and/or fearful behavior)· Ability to be onsite for the program schedule (5 days/week) and flexibility to work outside those hours in certain circumstances· Licensed Veterinary Technician with licensure, or ability to obtain, in South Carolina· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in high volume spay/neuter surgery is critical; clinical experience will be considered· Familiarity with Spectrum of Care principles and experiential learning is highly valued· Ability to safely induce, monitor, and recover patients including checking heart rate, respiratory rate, and mucous membranes at 2min-5min intervals and extensive familiarity with standard anesthetic monitoring equipment· Ability to accurately calculate, prepare, and administer medications and vaccines· Ability to log and safely handle controlled substances· Ability to stand for long periods and endure repetitive movement; surgeries are back-to-back all day· RECOVER training certification (CPR training), a minimum of BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or willingness to complete after employment· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work within a team· Ability to organize, prioritize and manage in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, highly visible environment· Must be able to cope with death, either due to surgical or anesthetic complications or euthanasia[CB3]· Ability to interact with senior and executive management and build relationships with key influencers across multiple locations and levels of the company· The ability to be consistently aware of departmental, personal, and company-wide goals while modifying behaviors and actions to achieve them· Adherence to mission at Nutramax Laboratories and alignment to the core values and leadership model principles
Supervisory Responsibilities: no