Veterinary Technician - Overnight ER/ICU

About the role

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 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 helps relieve the Veterinarian of technical work and administrative details, achieving greater efficiency in daily practice. The Veterinary Technician helps facilitate and streamline communication from the treatment area to the Client Experience Concierge and, most importantly, the client.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing medical treatments as prescribed
• Assist veterinarians or emergency technicians in emergency procedures and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques when needed
• Perform routine patient assessments, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate monitoring
• Monitor critically ill patients for changes in condition and report findings to Veterinarians
• Work collaboratively with veterinary staff to develop and implement care plans for hospitalized patients, ensuring a high standard of care
• Effectively, and in an efficient manner, administer proper patient triage and/or care protocol based on the client and the facility's needs and capabilities
• Administers proper dosages for fluids, oral medications, and injections as directed by the Veterinarian
• Accurately record and maintain patient records in the medical chart, such as Veterinarian directives, treatments, patient notes, and client communication
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing, manage samples for in-house and reference lab testing, and ensure test results are recorded in patient charts
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including blood draws, catheter