Emergency Veterinary Technician- Evenings
About The Position
MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The role supports emergency veterinary care in a fast-paced environment, where technicians must shift between cases, respond to critical situations, and collaborate with the patient care team. The proposed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The hiring range is $28.25–$44.00 per hour, based on skillset and experience, with additional shift differentials for qualifying evening and weekend hours. The technician evaluates and prioritizes incoming patients, assists veterinarians with assessment, treatment, and procedures, and provides monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients. The role also includes anesthesia and sedation support, laboratory testing and sample preparation, organized case rounds, and client communication and education. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check. MedVet is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience is 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 necessary.
- Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
- Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
- Provide client education, including home care instructions, medication indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
- Assist the 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- HSA, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
