Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Nurse

Location: Norristown, PA (19488)
Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Salary: $24 per hour
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 13 days ago
Reposted: 6 days ago

. $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MIDSHIFT SCHEDULE!.

Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere (See below for all of the benefits we offer!)

For more information, check out our website ->www.Metro-Vet.com

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a veterinary nurse ( vet tech ) to join our Anesthesia Department with three years ofexperience as a veterinary nursemonitoring anesthesia.

Current CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or educational equivalent.

The schedule we are hiring for is:

Midshift: Wednesday through Saturday 2pm -12am (*SIGN ON BONUS*)

Daily responsibilities and job requirements:

  • Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes
  • Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
  • Work with board certified Anesthesiologists
  • Position and capture of radiographs
  • Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
  • Attention to detail and a calm demeanor required
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, environment
  • Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

Our top tier benefits include:

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MIDSHIFT SCHEDULE

  • Mid-shift and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
  • Leading industry compensation
  • Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
  • Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
  • Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
  • Retirement plan including matching funds
  • Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
  • Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
  • Pet bereavement day paid
  • Pet adoption reimbursement
  • Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
  • Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
  • Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
  • Emotional support and well-being benefits forteam members
  • Unlimited growth potential
  • Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
  • A strong focus on team member well being
  • Team member events

Salary: From $24.00 per hour

"Veterinary technician" or "vet tech"

"Animal care" or "animal health"

"Medical treatments" or "medical procedures"

"Surgical assistance" or "surgery prep"

"Diagnostic imaging" or "radiology"

"Anesthesia monitoring" or "pain management"

"Client communication" or "customer service"

"Laboratory tests" or "sample collection"

"Emergency care" or "critical care"

"Team collaboration" or "collaborative environment"

"Continuing education" or "professional development"

"Certification" or "licensed veterinary technician (LVT)"

"Compassionate care" or "animal welfare"

"Attention to detail" or "strong organizational skills"

"Flexible schedule" or "work-life balance"


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