Critical Care Veterinary Technician - Part Time
MedVet · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$24–$29/hrPart-time
Critical Care Veterinary Technician
Hiring Range: $24-$29/hour based on skillset and experience.
Responsibilities
- Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
- Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment
- Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
- Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
- Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
- Maintain and monitor hospitalized patients
- Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
Requirements
- State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
- Prior veterinary experience required, previous Critical Care, Nursing or Emergency experience desired
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Vision and Dental HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
- Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
- Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
About the Role
We are a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. We are looking for:
Qualifications
- Passing a drug screen and background check
Skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of veterinary medicine and procedures
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Vision and Dental HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
- Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
- Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
Pay
$24-$29/hour based on skillset and experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the practice and the individual.