Emergency Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health • Bradenton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You are passionate about learning and growth in the veterinary industry and caring for animals. You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations. You are committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care and really want to make a difference! You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. The role involves using an understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessments, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients. It also includes administering various medications and fluid therapies, performing advanced diagnostic techniques, participating in patient rounds, performing CPR, collecting samples for diagnostic tests, and performing nursing care tasks. Additionally, the technician will set up and maintain oxygen equipment and administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia, as well as perform advanced vascular access techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in emergency medicine.
• CVT certification is prioritized.
• An understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessments, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
• Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications, set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including, constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapies.
• Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis.
• Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR.
• Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.
• Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.

Benefits

• Compensation: $20 - $32/hr, based on experience and applicable licensure.
• Shift differentials available for overnight hours!
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave (for positions based in Colorado).

What This Job Offers

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