Veterinary Technician - ER Mid Shift

Duties

• 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 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.
• Are 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

  • Experience in emergency and critical care settings.
  • Current certification as a Veterinary Technician.
  • Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring techniques.
  • Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
  • Proficiency in digital radiography and medical math.
  • Experience with patient vital sign monitoring and interpretation.
  • Knowledge of CPR procedures and implementation.
  • Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
  • Passion for mentoring and training colleagues.
  • Patience and empathy for clients.

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current certification as a Veterinary Technician.
  • Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program.
  • Experience in emergency and critical care settings.
  • Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring techniques.
  • Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
  • Proficiency in digital radiography and medical math.
  • Experience with patient vital sign monitoring and interpretation.
  • Knowledge of CPR procedures and implementation.
  • Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
  • Passion for mentoring and training colleagues.
  • Patience and empathy for clients.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Annual CE allowance.
  • Free training and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
  • Company-paid disability coverage.
  • Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
  • Pet insurance for associates.
  • Discounts on products and services.
  • Scrub allowance.

  Pay

  $22.15 - $44.91 / hour + competitive shift differentials. The pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

  Schedule

  Wed - Sat, 4:00 pm – 2:00 am