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Equine Anesthesia Technician

Bluegrass Equine Surgery Center (BESC) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BESC is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Anesthesia Tech.

Hours: Full time, Tuesday-Friday, 7a.m. - 5p.m. (with overtime during spring season)

Reports to: Surgeon, Practice Manager

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital and field

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, includes benefits

 

The BESC Equine Anesthesia Tech assists the doctors with surgery by leading all anesthesia services.

 

DUTIES

General

Model professionalism and ethical practices

Communicate with Practice Manager, doctors, and clients

 

Medical

Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference

Take blood for laboratory procedures 

Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery

Calculate tranquilization

Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters

Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine

Monitor patient during surgery

Log controlled drugs

Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine, dental machine

Restrain patients as needed

Take vital measurements on patients

Take x-rays

 

Other

Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees

Promote continuous quality improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

 

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated, advanced understanding of equine veterinary practices

Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals

Self-motivated lifelong learner

Works well independently and as part of a team

 

PERSONAL

Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment

Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions

May be required to work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations

Be flexible in attitude and work habits

Lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Why Consider Our Versailles Hospital?

At Bluegrass Equine Surgery, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Bluegrass Equine Surgery, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Bluegrass Equine Surgery Team
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Whether you are looking to get involved with our rapidly-growing practice, or are seeking equine veterinary care, Bluegrass Equine Surgery welcomes you to get in touch. 

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Contact Call (859) 682-5225