Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Madison, WI, is expanding its Surgery Service and is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team!  
 
Day To Day Of Our Surgery Technicians:  
 Our Surgery Technicians are exposed to diverse and stimulating anesthesia cases. Our board-certified surgeons perform intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repair torn ligaments, remove cancerous growths, manage extensive non-healing wounds, reconstructive and neurologic surgeries.  Technical skills are sharpened, and new techniques are learned. The Surgery Service uses the most advanced imaging, monitoring tools and tap into the expertise of our specialists.  
 
The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: 
•    Venipuncture, IV catheter placements, and laboratory/diagnostic duties   
•    Physical examinations and patient assessment 
•    Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery  
•    Maintaining proper sterile conditions 
•    Anesthesia monitoring 
•    Maintain patient records  
•    Assisting with postoperative care of the patient 
 
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10s.

Requirements for the Surgery Technician Role: 
•    State credentials/license (CVT, LVT, RVT) or internship trained
•    Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, etc.)
•    Anesthesia experience, 2 years experience required
•    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesContinuing education allowanceVeterinary Technician license reimbursementFree mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous pet care discountsLife, long and short-term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), holiday pay, and sick time401(k) with company match

Apply Today! Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of animals. We look forward to welcoming a new team member dedicated to excellence in veterinary care.

Location: 4902 East Broadway, Madison, WI 53716

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com