Part-time Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

As An Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment. You will triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. You will perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients. You will have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. You will obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert the Veterinarian to changes and issues. You will identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR. You will properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration. You will be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels. You will place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters. You will have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers. You will have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert the Veterinarian to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience. You must have a valid license to practice veterinary technology in the state where you will be working. You must have at least one year of experience in an emergency or critical care setting. You must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You must be able to lift and move patients, and you must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

You must have a strong background in veterinary technology, including knowledge of anesthesia, radiography, and patient care. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism. You must be able to communicate effectively with clients and veterinarians, and you must be able to work well under pressure. You must be able to follow safety protocols and procedures, and you must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong background in veterinary technology, including knowledge of anesthesia, radiography, and patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and veterinarians.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for growth and development through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to BluePearl University for training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• A family-like culture in our hospitals.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25 - $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Weekends.