Tryon Equine Hospital - Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Location:

Columbus, NC

Position:

Anesthesia Veterinary Technician | Surgery & Medicine

Available Schedules:

Day Shifts | Night Shifts | Swing Shifts

Plus weekends as needed. Hours are variable.

Overtime as directed.

Job Description:

Tryon Equine Hospital is a private specialty referral center serving North Carolina, Georgia, and the South Carolina Upstate. We offer state of the art, 24-hour surgical and medical care, and advanced lameness diagnostics. Our ambulatory veterinarians bring the same quality medicine to farms and are available 24 hours a day for emergency care.

Located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Columbus, North Carolina (just 30 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, and 20 miles west of Spartanburg, South Carolina), we are a boutique practice that focuses on cultivating collaboration with clients, caregivers, and colleagues.

At Tryon Equine the well-being of the horse is our guiding principle. We believe this goal is best attained by a cohesive well-rounded, respectful team approach.

Position Overview

Tryon Equine Hospital is seeking an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician with hands-on prior horse experience and a passion for delivering best-in-class medical care to join our busy Equine practice.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience conducting medical screenings, administering anesthesia and medications, performing routine procedures, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. Applicants must be committed to delivering the highest caliber of patient care and client service and have a team-focused mentality.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with appointments by:

Preparing treatment areas for examination of horses

Proactively collecting, organizing, and setting up equipment, supplies and drugs required for daily appointments

Calculating and administering anesthesia

Managing all aspects of anesthetic care; induction, intubation, recovery

Monitoring patient levels and control of anesthesia machine

Holding, restraining, and jogging horses

Assisting with and/or performing diagnostic imaging and treatments

Assisting with unloading and loading of horses on trailers as necessary

Conducting follow up calls to clients, as requested by veterinarians

Serving as the communication liaison from clients to veterinarians, and recording conversations accordingly in records/HVMS

Proactively anticipating and completing tasks to make the day more efficient and operate more effectively as a team

Assist with patient care by:

Administering intravenous and/or intramuscular injections

Applying wound dressings

Taking and recording vital signs

Preparing patients, medications, and equipment for treatment or surgery (if applicable)

Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures (if applicable), including conducting post-surgical and/or post treatment cleaning procedures

Collecting blood samples

Performing routine laboratory tests, documenting results and communicating to veterinarians

Submitting and/or analyzing lab samples including intrauterine infusion, inseminating/reproductive procedures, and cultures

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years Equine Anesthesia Veterinary Experience

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally

Superb organizational skills that reflect proven ability to multi-task and own the details

Tech-savvy, adaptable to new software and programs

Resourceful and collaborative team-player

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Full-time, hourly position, $20-$24 per hour + on call stipend

Day/evening/weekend/on-call shifts are a required part of this position. Flexibility and adaptability are required, as the demands and nature of a 24/7 emergency hospital require

Paid holidays and time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement benefits