Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a Veterinary Technician Assistant to our Surgery Team!
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking for a team that works together and loves to support each other? Do you enjoy seeing a variety of cases, virtually guaranteeing no two days are the same? Do you want an opportunity to utilize your full skill set while simultaneously learning new and advanced techniques? Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency is searching for YOU to join our GROWING team!
WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision), Short/Long term disability and life insurance, 401(k) Retirement plan, State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital, discounted pet products and services for personal pets, C.E. Allowance, Continuing Education Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster, Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursement, Uniform Allowance, Cell phone discount, YMCA Corporate Memberships, Team building and Volunteer events, Career Development, excellent opportunities for advancement, and MORE!
Summary: The Veterinary Technician Assistant – Surgery Receiving will engage in responsibilities combined between receiving and sterilization. This role will be “home based” out of the surgery receiving area with time occasionally spent in sterilization. This role will also provide support in the anesthesia induction area as needed.
Reports to: Surgery Supervisor
Schedule: 7a-5p Tues-Fri & Rotating weekend shift (3hrs)
Desired characteristics for this role:
Attention to detail
Good time management and timeliness
Able to be effectively supportive of members in multiple service areas
Self-starting and proactive. Stays busy without being told what to do
Basic computer skills (Ezyvet, email, radiology software & Smartflow)
Good follow through on task completion
Professional and effective communication between doctors, clients and team members
Specific Duties:
Pack prep:
Clean instruments
Soaking instruments in sink and gross decontamination between procedures
Operation of ultrasonic cleaner
Instrument drying
Wrapping instrument packs
Instruments in self seal pouches
Autoclave use
Loading
Emptying
Run gas sterilizer
Anprolene certified
Restocking OR’s
Suture
Instruments (glass cabinets)
Needles/syringes
Micro extension sets
Turn over OR’s and clean sterile hallway Changing out nitrogen tanksReceiving responsibilities:
Client communications:
Obtaining history
Fielding post-operative questions/concerns
Appointment/procedure scheduling
Scheduling and reviewing discharge instructions with clients
Processing and filling prescriptions in-hospital and to pharmacy
Patient handling and restraint
Obtaining and restraint for radiographs
Checking surgery voicemails/email
Interactions with scheduling coordinator (Ellen)
Transporting patients to/from exam rooms
Assisting with bandage changes
Removal of IVC & general patient grooming
Submission of samples/blood to the lab
Submission of diagnostics for review (X-Ray, CT)
Work directly with surgeons during appointments and lab follow-up
Restocking (general supplies & bandage cart)
Additional responsibilities:
End of day tasks for anesthesia induction area
Cleaning overall space
Restocking
Wet table
Endotracheal tubes
Cleaning endotracheal tubes and hand sink area
Operations of ICU laundry
Cleaning ICU runs and cages after discharging patients
Performance Requirements:
Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary
Must be able to multi-task and complete assigned tasks
Must be able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
Must be a team player, cooperative, positive, and proactive
Must adhere to the hospital policies
Must always follow the NVS ideal Employee Qualities
Must be willing to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by NVS Management
Nashville, TN