Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery Lead
Western Veterinary Partners, LLCMedford, Oregon, United States · Posted 12 days agoDescription
West Main Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team as a Surgical Lead. This role will take ownership of surgical and procedure workflow while providing clinical leadership, training, and mentorship to the technician team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. The Surgical Lead will help ensure procedures run efficiently and safely while serving as a resource and mentor for fellow technicians. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.
In this position, you will take an active role in:
- Managing daily surgical and procedure workflow, including scheduling, case preparation, and coordination with the veterinary team
- Preparing surgical and procedure areas and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for each case
- Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
- Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
- Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
- Managing surgical and procedural inventory, including maintaining appropriate stock levels and coordinating supply orders
- Training and mentoring CVTs and veterinary assistants in surgical, anesthesia, and procedural protocols
- Serving as a clinical resource for the technician team and helping promote consistent, high-quality patient care
- Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $25 - $31 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday through Thursday.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon**
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning
**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply
Why choose West Main Animal Hospital?
West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, OR, is a four-doctor small animal practice providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout the Rogue Valley. The hospital offers wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics and medical imaging, urgent care, dermatology, behavioral consultations, microchipping, and senior pet care. With a team-focused approach and an emphasis on personalized, high-quality medicine, West Main Animal Hospital is committed to supporting pets throughout every stage of life while building lasting relationships with their clients.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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