Veterinary Technician- ICU Overnight

Pay

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. This opportunity qualifies for additional Night Shift Differentials.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician or VTS candidate.
• Experience in an emergency setting preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to triage and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary pharmacology and dosing.
• Experience with digital radiography and other diagnostic imaging techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with clients and veterinarians.