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Nursing Veterinary Technician - Overnights

MedVet · Chicago, IL · 4 mo ago
Healthcare$21–$29/hrFull-time

Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician

Hiring Range: $21-$29/hour based on experience.

  • 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
  • Absorb and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
  • Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
  • Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
  • Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
  • Monitor and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients

Qualifications

  • State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
  • Prior veterinary experience required, previous nursing or critical care experience desired
  • Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
  • Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
  • Ability 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

Company Culture

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our clinical team.

About the Role

We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more!

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

$21-$29/hour based on experience.

Schedule

Flexible work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.

Skills

  • Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
  • Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Company Information

MedVet is 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 an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free organization.

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