Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Pearl City, HI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

You will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team ensures that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need.

Requirements

• Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
• Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.
• Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
• Run diagnostics ( i.e : CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT , UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
• Blood Transfusion Therapy: Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.
• Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Nice To Haves

• CVTs

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
• Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
• Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.
• Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team. Assist in Departmental Rounds.
• Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.
• Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
• Run diagnostics ( i.e : CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT , UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
• Blood Transfusion Therapy: Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.
• Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with corporate match
• Pet care discounts (40-100%)
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
• CE allowance
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• NAVTA membership
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

What This Job Offers

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