Veterinary Technician/Assistant - ICU Overnight

Why Arista? Every pet is unique, and so is our approach at Arista. We are revolutionizing advanced pet care through seamless navigation and support that benefits pets, pet owners, and veterinary professionals. At Arista, we believe exceptional care starts with the people who provide it, and we are committed to providing a collaborative workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our Core Values & Culture At Arista, our Core Values are the foundation for how we think about our jobs and how we treat others – clients, their pets, our referring veterinary community, and one another. We recruit and promote Arista Team Members with an intentional focus on inclusivity, preserving our strong culture, and recognizing individual abilities and accomplishments. What is Arista? About the Role The Veterinary Technician/Assistant is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant helps relieve the Veterinarian of technical work and administrative details, achieving greater efficiency in daily practice. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant helps facilitate and streamline communication from the treatment area to the Client Experience Concierge and, most importantly, the client. A Day in the Life Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing medical treatments as prescribedAssist veterinarians or emergency technicians in emergency procedures and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques when neededPerform routine patient assessments, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate monitoringMonitor critically ill patients for changes in condition and report findings to VeterinariansWork collaboratively with veterinary staff to develop and implement care plans for hospitalized patients, ensuring a high standard of careEffectively, and in an efficient manner, administer proper patient triage and/or care protocol based on the client and the facility's needs and capabilitiesAdministers proper dosages for fluids, oral medications, and injections as directed by the VeterinarianAccurately record and maintain patient records in the medical chart, such as Veterinarian directives, treatments, patient notes, and client communicationCollect specimens for laboratory testing, manage samples for in-house and reference lab testing, and ensure test results are recorded in patient chartsAssist with diagnostic procedures, including blood draws, catheter placement, and radiographsMonitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediatelyCommunicate with pet owners about treatment plans, medication administration, side effects, and post-treatment care instructionsSupport the Veterinarian as needed and maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with other Team MembersSee full job Description for additional responsibilities What You’ll Bring to the Team 3+ years of experience working as a veterinary professionalExperience in both general practice and specialty/ ER veterinary medicine preferredWhen state required, current Veterinary Technician License (*must be provided prior to start date)Ability to follow directives and plan of care established by the Veterinarian, even if there are differing treatment opinionsKnowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medicationExceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trust, foster positive working relationships, and navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathyAbility to remain calm and empathetic in stressful/emergency situationsCommitment to exceptional customer service, high-quality care, and overall excellenceHigh emotional intelligence and highly personable and flexible communication style to serve the needs of pet owners as well as general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary teamsSelf-motivated, takes initiative, and effectively works with minimal supervision and directionAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as neededAbility to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistanceAbility to work effectively in environments with noise, animal odors, and other sensory stimuliAbility to meet any position-specific screening requirements, such as a clinical acumen assessmentMust be at least 18 years of age at time of hire Perks & Benefits At Arista, we know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people through investing in programs, resources, and benefits that empower our Team to thrive both professionally and personally. In addition to health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance, a competitive 401k retirement plan, HSA, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of other supplemental benefit offerings, our full-time Team Members receive: Paid Time Off & Floating HolidaysPersonal Pet-Care ProgramParental PayFlexible SchedulesGrowth Opportunities For other Arista Advanced Pet Care roles, visit our careers page. Follow the growth of Arista on LinkedIn! This Employer participates in E-Verify.