Emergency Veterinary Technician
MedVet · Scottsdale, AZ · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a collaborative and driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle stress effectively, and enjoy working with a variety of cases.
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
- Monitor and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
Requirements
- State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
- Prior veterinary experience required, previous 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer.