Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Grand Prairie, TX

Veterinary Emergency Group • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) plays a crucial role in providing high-quality emergency care to pets. This position emphasizes a patient-centered approach, allowing technicians to utilize their skills in a supportive and employee-centric environment. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, including pathways to Veterinary Technician Specialist certification, while ensuring compassionate care for both patients and their owners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
• Basic computer skills to use practice management and electronic medical record software.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic) with the team and customers.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg on own.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations.

Responsibilities

• Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
• Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Use understanding of common diseases and conditions to accurately triage incoming patients.
• Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects.
• Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
• Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
• Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
• Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, and chest tubes.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation.
• Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement and intraosseous catheterization.
• Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
• Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure uncompromised care.
• Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to maintain standards of care.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation
• Generous employee pet discount
• Referral rewards
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
• Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities
• Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance
• Growth and relocation potential
• Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff
• Monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED