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Linnaeus Veterinary Prep/Theatre Technician Part-Time in Winchester, United Kingdom
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists are recruiting for a part-time Theatre Technician to join their team. Part-time hours are 29h per week 06:00am-09:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 06:00-16:30 Tuesday and Thursday with participation in the ‘on call’ rota. Saturdays 08:00-13:00 once every 4 weeks.
About us
Since 2006, we’ve been one of the country’s leading veterinary specialist referral hospitals with vets and their teams caring for small animals every day.
Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the administrative teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.
We accept referrals for Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Physiotherapy as well as Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and a Pain Clinic.
We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.
You can find us in Hampshire, just south of Winchester, close to the M3 and national and international transport links. We are in a serene countryside setting with state-of-the-art facilities and are available to look after pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our vision is to be the south of England’s multidisciplinary veterinary referral hospital of choice, where referring vets, clients and their pets receive the best possible care.
Our mission is to create an inspiring, inclusive, professional environment where the team are empowered to work together to consistently deliver exceptional care and service.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Prep Technician and vital part of the Nursing team, you should be passionate, dedicated and strive to maintain the highest clinical and professional standards. You will be working in a fast-paced team that requires a great eye for detail.
Although experience working with animals is beneficial, it is not essential as formal training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assisting the nursing team with setting up for induction of patients to include:
Intravenous catheter baskets
Fluid therapy
Intubation equipment
Patient prep solutions
Table set up
Holding patients for:
Intravenous catheter placement
induction of anaesthesia
administration of sedation
ultrasound in the absence of an imaging technician
Clipping patients for procedures
Prepping patients for surgical procedures
Working with the Theatre Technicians to assist in the cleaning and sterilising kit when needed.
Assisting patients into theatre
Assisting other departments when required.
All general cleaning tasks within the induction, prep area and Theatre
Restocking prep and induction areas ready for the day.
Reporting any damaged or broken equipment.
To be considered for this role, candidates must be:
Passionate, dedicated and strive to maintain the highest clinical and professional standards. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, although experience working with animals is beneficial, it is not essential as formal training will be provided.
Experience of working within a clinical and/or high-pressured environment, and/or experience of working with animals within a professional or personal capacity.
Ability to work under pressure and stay calm
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner
Good time management skills
Working within a busy team and can work on own initiative
Methodical approach to working.
Passion for the welfare of animals.
Willingness to be part of and support the wider team
Great satisfaction in achieving high standards of cleanliness.
Benefits
Our benefits include a competitive salary, life assurance, pension scheme, private health care, free onsite parking, a day off for your birthday and we’ll also pay your pet insurance fees.
If you wish to join the AMVS team please click apply to submit your application and covering letter. For more information please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team member sofia.thackray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
