Emergency Veterinary Technician - Relief

MedVet•Asheville, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

MedVet is a rapidly expanding Emergency and Specialty provider with practices across the nation, dedicated to offering advanced medical treatments and innovative care to patients. The company operates on core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion. The Emergency team is seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are adept at quickly shifting focus, and can manage the pressures of critical situations with ease. This role promises a dynamic work experience with constant activity and a variety of cases, ensuring no two days are alike.

Requirements

Prior veterinary experience required
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous emergency experience desired

Responsibilities

Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
Provide client education including, but not limited to home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
Assist 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