Critical Care Veterinary Technician

MedVet•Chicago, IL

1d•$24 - $29

About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. Critical Care patients require constant supervision to ensure their treatment plans are followed. The role involves phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with patient recovery, and client follow-up and education. The initial hiring range is $24–$29 per hour.

Requirements

Prior veterinary experience is required.
Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions.
Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
Previous Critical Care, Nursing, or Emergency experience desired.

Responsibilities

Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
Partner with the patient care team on treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
Educate clients on topics including home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates for hospitalized patients.
Assist the DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits.
Vision and dental insurance.
HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid time off (PTO).
Shift differentials and on-call pay.
Uniform allowance.
Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance, and company-paid long-term disability.
Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.