Emergency & Nursing Veterinary Technician - Evenings

MedVet • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The role supports emergency and nursing care in a fast-paced environment where cases and priorities can change quickly. The technician works with the patient care team to assess and prioritize incoming patients, support treatment plans and client communication, and provide care to hospitalized patients. The position also involves assisting veterinarians with assessments, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and laboratory testing.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience 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 emergency veterinary experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as needed.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Educate clients on home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and general wellness updates for hospitalized patients.
• Assist the veterinarian with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Monitor and provide 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.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed