Acorn Animal Hospital · 3 months ago
Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Surgery
Marietta, Georgia
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAcorn Animal Hospital is committed to providing advanced veterinary care, focusing on surgery and emergency medicine. They are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or an experienced veterinary technician with a strong background in surgery and anesthesia to join their surgical services team, where the technician will work closely with board-certified surgeons to deliver exceptional patient care.
Veterinary
Responsibilities
Prepare surgical patients, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and anesthetic induction
Perform anesthesia induction, intubation, and advanced monitoring (ECG, capnography, blood pressure, etc.)
Maintain a sterile surgical field and provide intraoperative support to surgeons
Monitor and adjust anesthesia levels during surgical procedures
Provide post-operative care, including recovery monitoring, pain management, and wound care
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Assist with instrument sterilization and surgical suite maintenance
Collaborate with ER and ICU teams for continuity of critical patient care
Qualification
Required
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the state of Georgia is strongly preferred
2+ years of experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency/critical care preferred
Skilled in anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery for critical and high-risk cases
Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and anesthetic drugs and protocols
Proficiency in placing IV catheters, administering fluids, managing surgical records, and assisting with imaging procedures
Familiarity with emergency response protocols and CPR for intraoperative complications
Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
Compassionate, calm, and patient-centered, even in high-stress situations
High level of attention to detail in surgical prep, record-keeping, and patient monitoring
Dependable, adaptable, and ready to step into fast-paced situations with professionalism
Preferred
Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program preferred
Veterinary Assistants with significant experience in emergency/surgical settings will also be considered
2+ years of experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency/critical care preferred
Experience assisting in orthopedic, neurologic, or minimally invasive surgeries is highly desirable
Benefits
PTO
Health/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Acorn Animal Hospital
Acorn Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that was established in 1952. Acorn Animal Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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