Critical Care Veterinary Technician Assistant

MedVet•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MedVet is a rapidly expanding Emergency and Specialty veterinary provider with locations across the nation, offering advanced medical treatments and innovations. The company is seeking collaborative and driven individuals to join its clinical team, emphasizing core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion. This role is for an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant, where there is constant patient supervision to ensure treatment plans are executed. The ideal candidate can identify patient distress, react appropriately, and enjoys assisting with patient recovery, client follow-up, and education.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette
Ability to multi-task, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
Work successfully as a team member and autonomously
Sense of urgency, Critical thinking skills
Effective patient restraint
Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Prior veterinary experience required

Responsibilities

Ensure patients receive quality care
Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Oversight/care for stable patients
Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint
Manage the restocking of supplies for clinical teams
Maintain clean treatment areas and manage laundry needs of department

Benefits

Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Vision and Dental
HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
401k 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