Veterinary Clinical Mentor, Emergency & Critical Care

About the role

The Veterinary Clinical Mentor, Emergency & Critical Care at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) is a full-time position designed for those passionate about developing others and advancing veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a positive culture and encouraging work environment
• Aid in high-acuity hospitalized patient management and on-floor mentorship
• Show advanced competency in anesthesia monitoring, ventilator management, blood transfusions, central line management, advanced catheter placement, and critical care monitoring
• Support and follow through on training initiatives and projects delegated by nurse manager
• Participate in onboarding plans for new employees
• Coordinate and assist with hospital continuing education sessions and wetlabs
• Provide feedback to Nursing Leader Team on staff performance for evaluations
• Offer continuous feedback to staff - encouragement, reinforcement, and redirection
• Discourage negativity, gossip, and toxic behaviors
• Represent and participate in events that contribute to marketing, the advancement of our hospital image, and growth

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of mentorship experience
• Must be highly skilled and familiar with emergency medicine, specialty experience a plus
• Must be open to giving AND receiving feedback
• Must be able to anticipate problems and proactively find solutions
• Must be able to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure
• Must possess excellent communication and people skills
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development
• Uniform stipend
• Student Debt Assistance
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Recover Training and Certification for qualified staff
• Fear Free Training and Certification for qualified staff
• CE Reimbursement for qualified staff
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training

Schedule

• Full-Time (Flexible- preferred schedule below)
• Tuesday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
• Wednesday: 12:00pm – 12:00am
• Friday & Saturday: 7:00pm – 7:00am