Per Diem/On-Call ECC/ICU Veterinary Technician

About the role

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join their ECC team at their Dennis, MA location on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities

• Be available and ready for work when scheduled for open shifts or on-call
• Perform emergency triage, obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, and document interactions, information, and observations using electronic medical records (EMRs)
• Absorb and use skills such as monitoring changes in vital signs, pain management, transfusion medicine, mechanical ventilation, and table cases
• Assist in stabilizing critically ill patients as they arrive at the emergency room
• Use technical skills to provide exceptional medical care, including venipuncture, placing IV catheters, and performing diagnostic imaging
• Aid emergency clinicians with procedures by helping with induction, preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide advanced nursing to critically ill patients utilizing sophisticated technical skills, exceptional communication and advocacy, and compassionate care
• Be a vital member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and teamwork in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Requirements

• Current CVT, LVT, or RVT, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months, is strongly preferred
• VTS (ECC) preferred, or the desire to earn a specialization
• RECOVER certified preferred
• Two years of veterinary ECC experience is required
• Experience in anesthesia and monitoring of emergency procedures (such as wound repairs)

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to anticipate patient and team needs and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
• Able to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Able to apply critical thinking to problem-solving and to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

Schedule and Compensation

• This is a per diem position
• Shifts include swing, overnight, and weekend shifts
• You will choose your shifts based on your flexibility and hospital needs in collaboration with hospital leadership
• Pay Range for per diem hours: $22 to $32/hr
• On-call: $3/hr. If called in, the hourly rate is $48.50

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. They specialize in providing quality medical care for pets and have over 20 specialists across nine specialties. They are committed to ensuring that pets receive the best possible care, and their team is highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated to providing that gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital in Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS is dedicated to meeting the needs of their community. They are looking for experienced veterinary professionals who are enthusiastic and willing to meet the highest standards for quality and performance. Their ideal candidate has a friendly and positive team-player approach and thrives in a challenging and rewarding work environment.