Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) is a comprehensive, referral specialty & emergency critical care veterinary hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for appointments, advanced imaging, surgery and emergency/critical care services. At our hospital, you'll be working alongside a large team of experienced & board-certified veterinarians with advanced specialized training who utilize the latest innovations in medicine and technology to treat companion animals. Our veterinary services include trauma treatment and critical care, medical oncology, radiation therapy oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentistry/oral surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, MRI and CT, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and emergency services.

We are looking to add a skilled Anesthesia Veterinary Nurse to join our exceptional surgery team! By joining VRC you will be supported by a team of excellent nurses and assistants along with experienced, board-certified veterinarians. We utilize the latest innovations in medicine and technology to treat companion animals on an emergency basis and/or long term ailments.

Schedule

• 3/12's or 4/10’s, no regularly scheduled weekends
• Holiday shift obligations
• Once a month on call is required. Our nurses get to choose if they will do Anesthesia on call or Treatment on call!

Compensation

• Hourly range $22-34/hour
• Overnight shifts receive a $3/hr. shift differential
• Weekend shifts receive a $3/hr. shift differential
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians receive an additional $2 an hour
• Veterinary Technician Specialists receive an additional $4 an hour
• On call stipend for Anesthesia techs is an additional $350 on top of hourly pay!
• On call stipend for Treatment techs is an additional $300 on top of hourly pay!

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in venipuncture & IVC placement
• Thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine, sedatives, anesthetics, etc.
• Utilize proper handling/restraint
• An understanding of animal behavior (fear free familiarity is a plus!)
• Broad knowledge of small animal surgery, disease processes and medicine
• Comfortable with dosages and calculations, including CRI's and IVF additives
• At least 1 year of veterinary nursing experience, preferably in anesthesia or 3+ years of nursing experience
• Flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, and a team player

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a company match!
• Employee assistance program
• Generous employee pet care discount at 80%!!
• Flexible schedule
• FSA/HSA
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Uniform allowance for full time and part time employees
• Paid holidays/paid time and a half for working holidays
• CE allowance up to $2500 per year, based on licensure!

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 Veterinary Health 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.