Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight
About The Position
MedVet is seeking a collaborative, driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The role supports emergency and specialty veterinary care in a fast-paced environment where cases and priorities change frequently. Technicians help deliver the MedVet experience for clients, patients, and teammates while living the company’s values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion. The initial hiring range is $24–$29 per hour, based on skillset and experience. The position requires prior veterinary experience; previous emergency experience is desired. A State Registered Veterinary Technician license is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working flexibly and taking additional hours when necessary. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and background check.
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.
- Passing a drug screen and background check is required for employment.
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 care based on assessment.
- Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
- Educate clients on topics including home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and general wellness updates for 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
- 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
