Critical Care Veterinary Technician
About The Position
CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board-certified specialty services offered include internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid-scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others. CARE is seeking talented Registered Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join our Critical Care team! Sign on bonus of $1000 is included for this role Shifts Available: 1st shift ICU: 9am to 7pm Work 5 days, have 5 days off, work 2 days, have 2 days off! All schedules offered are full-time and overtime is available. Some additional shifts may come with bonuses attached! As a 24/7 hospital, some holidays and weekends will be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
- Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g., collect samples, administer medications).
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to invoice charges for all products and services rendered.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted and lift objects up to 100lbs assisted.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift and remove patients safely from their cages. Some cages may be above your head.
- Ability to kneel while assessing or restraining patients on the floor or in lower cages.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
Nice To Haves
- Three years’ recent experience in a veterinary practice, with increasing responsibilities.
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician License in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in all aspects of care
- Provide advanced nursing care to patients with compassion
- Venipuncture: jugular, cephalic, saphenous
- IV Catheter placement
- Automated and manual laboratory analysis
- Digital radiology
- Triage patients and anticipate veterinarian's needs to maintain workflow
- Anesthesia induction, endotracheal intubation, and anesthesia monitoring
- Provide compassionate customer service to our clients
- Medical calculations
Benefits
- 80-hours of PTO initially - more with tenor!
- Company Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- $1,500/yr Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- $750/yr CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement - we'll pay for licensing!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
