Tryon Equine Hospital - Anesthesia Veterinary Technician
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.
Application Process: e-mail letter of intent and resume to careers@tryonequine.com.
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
Placing IV catheters
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
Performing venipunctures
Applying wound dressings
Conducting catheterizations
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 horse handling skills
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
Compensation/Benefits
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