On-Call Veterinary Surgery Technician/Assistant Job Category : Veterinary Assistants&Technicians Requisition Number : ONCAL003374 Posted : February 28, 2023 Employment Type : Full-Time Location Angell - Boston Boston, MA 02130, USA Description Looking for Surgery Technicians/Assistants to cover on-call hours. ALL SCHEDULED SHIFT HOURS WILL BE PAID This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Schedule options below: 2 x 14 hr shifts 1 x 12 hr shift [40hrs] or 2 x 13 hr shifts 1 x 14 hr shift [40hrs]14 hr shift 5pm-7:30am (Mon to Fri only) 13 hr shift 6am-8pm (Sat&Sun only) 12 hr shift 7pm-7:30am (Sat&Sun only) 30-minute breaks at prearranged scheduled times for each shift. Coverage of other on-call anesthesia staff when needed, working as a team to cover all 7 nights and Saturday/Sunday daytime. The Position: The primary responsibility of the On-call Surgery Assistant is to provide overnight out-of-hours support for emergent cases through the surgery department, practicing the highest quality surgical support for the patients and team members. The position is primarily an on-call position and requires reporting to the hospital for emergent surgical/anesthetic cases. The Surgery Assistant needs to be able to appropriately handle critical and emergent cases with the team including the anesthetist, surgeon, and other on-call team members. Responsibilities include: Arrive at the hospital within 1 (one) hour of initial call. Demonstrate and model advanced surgical technical skills for emergent cases including, but not limited to, setup and breakdown of surgical spaces, equipment, and instrumentation management, identification, and troubleshooting. Possess anticipatory skills for anesthetist, surgeon, and other team members. Provide appropriate perioperative patient care. Handle arrest situations. Knowledge and ability to operate all equipment used in the surgery/anesthesia department. WHO WE ARE: Angell, founded in 1915, is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine and has the reputation as one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. Angell serves the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center. Requirements: The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, self-sufficient, independent, compassionate, and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Candidates should exhibit professional behavior, possess exceptional customer service skills, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of surgical exclusive experience. Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician to be hired as a Technician. WHY ANGELL? You will never be bored at Angell as we anesthetize a wide and varied assortment of patients including orthopedic, soft tissue (adrenalectomies), thoracic (pericardial windows, lung lobectomies), cardiac (balloons, pacemakers), and a variety of avian and exotic patients. Our full compensation package includes Blue Cross health insurance, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, free uniforms, an annual shoe allowance, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, free on-site employee parking, and employee discounts for pet health care and pet food We support our technicians with an annual $1,500 stipend for national/international conferences, in addition to a $3,000 tuition reimbursement program for job-related courses. We provide our CVTs with 3 paid professional development days each year. We have a $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hire Certified Vet Technicians and experienced Assistants hired into our Anesthesia and Surgery service along with a very strong, competitive salary - so why not apply today? Qualifications Skills Preferred Advanced Education Required Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field. Experience Required Applicants must have technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia, and CPR procedures. 3 years: Minimum of 3 years of experience in surgical services. Preferred Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice, or veterinary teaching hospital is preferred. J-18808-Ljbffr