ECC - ICU Veterinary Technician Credentialed

TUFTS VETERINARY EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND SPECIALTIES INC•Walpole, MA

1d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond. Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority. The emergency and critical care service requires a team of people to work collaboratively for the benefit of our patients. All members should respect each other’s expertise and qualifications and capitalize on those expertise’s for the benefit of the team and its patients. In the hospital setting of an emergency facility an ECC Veterinary Technician must possess the capability of performing under pressure with calmness, confidence, and ease. They must display patience, compassion, and excellent listening skills when faced with such critical cases. The ECC Veterinary Technician should model a high-level of professionalism, critical thinking/problem-solving skills, and can navigate challenging interactions with ease. The ECC team should be ready and able to take direction from the ECC Leads, ECC Supervisor, Chief of ECC, and Veterinarians in terms of patient care and needs of the service to perform in a manner that promotes the best possible care.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Technician
Prior experience working in emergency and critical care or specialty medicine preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Degree in Veterinary Technology and/or Animal Science preferred
Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT)
Minimum of 18 years old.
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can treat them compassionately even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Must support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy.
Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
Can multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
Can stay calm and efficient under pressure.
Is detail oriented and reliable.
Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient/client care.
Has excellent communication skills.
Must be professional, approachable, and maintain an optimistic outlook.
Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.).
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noise, and animal feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Maintain credentialing requirements and CE each year.
Required to attend and submit 10 CE courses every 2 years for VECCS.
Complete annual CE and training as assigned including educational reading.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) desirable
Advanced training and credentialing such as becoming a VTS is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospitalized medical, surgical, and critically ill patients.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including temperature, pulse, respiration, pain assessment, perfusion parameters, neurologic status, hydration, and overall patient comfort.
Monitor patients throughout hospitalization, recognize subtle changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the attending veterinarian.
Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, nutritional support, and other prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Perform daily nursing care including patient hygiene, bedding changes, mobility assistance, nutritional support, catheter maintenance, and comfort care.
Safely and compassionately restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques appropriate to their medical condition and temperament.
Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to hospital infection prevention and biosecurity protocols.
Place and maintain peripheral intravenous catheters.
Perform venipuncture using jugular, cephalic, lateral saphenous, and femoral veins.
Calculate, prepare, and administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, PO, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain intravenous fluid therapy and infusion pumps.
Assist with or perform advanced nursing procedures including central venous catheter care, urinary catheter placement and maintenance, nasogastric tube placement and management, and blood product administration and monitoring.
Monitor patients throughout anesthesia, sedation, and recovery.
Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs while following radiation safety protocols.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ICU medical equipment and monitoring devices.
Operate, interpret, and troubleshoot advanced patient monitoring equipment, including ECG, capnography (ETCO₂), pulse oximetry (SpO₂), oscillometric and Doppler blood pressure monitoring, and temperature monitoring.
Monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy, CRIs, transfusions, and other advanced supportive therapies.
Anticipate patient needs, recognize changes in patient status, and communicate findings promptly to the veterinary team.
Prioritize care for multiple hospitalized patients in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.
Collect, prepare, and submit diagnostic samples to in-house and reference laboratories.
Perform in-house laboratory testing including CBC, chemistry, EPOC analysis, blood typing and crossmatching, blood smear evaluation, PCV/TS, lactate, blood glucose, Azostix, and other point-of-care diagnostics.
Document laboratory results accurately and communicate abnormal findings promptly to the attending veterinarian.
Communicate professionally, compassionately, and effectively with clients and members of the healthcare team.
Provide patient status updates within established hospital communication guidelines.
Prepare patients for discharge by ensuring medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up recommendations are complete.
Review discharge instructions and medications with clients as directed by the attending veterinarian.
Facilitate owner visitation in accordance with hospital protocols.
Deliver exceptional client service while representing Tufts VETS with professionalism and empathy.
Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, residents, veterinary students, technicians, assistants, liaisons, and client care representatives to deliver exceptional patient care.
Support Tufts VETS' teaching mission by assisting in the training and mentorship of new employees, students, interns, residents, and fellow team members.
Participate in emergency admissions, patient transfers, and stabilization of critically ill patients.
Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked ICU and inpatient service.
Report equipment concerns and assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance.
Contribute to efficient workflow and support other hospital services as patient care demands.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and compassion in every interaction with clients, patients, students, colleagues, and hospital partners.
Collaborate effectively with all members of the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.
Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment through teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
Exercise sound judgment, remain composed under pressure, and effectively prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Demonstrate initiative by anticipating patient and service needs and contributing to continuous improvement within the service.
Participate in continuing education, departmental meetings, hospital training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all hospital policies, safety protocols, standard operating procedures, attendance expectations, and the Employee Code of Conduct.
Report to work prepared to provide outstanding patient care and contribute positively to the team.
Represent Tufts VETS with professionalism, empathy, courtesy, and exceptional client service.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care and hospital operations.