Emergency Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Emergency Veterinary Technician to our team. Day, swing and overnight shifts available, rotating weekends required. Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital and we provide a level of care you simply won't find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services-including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery-BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region's primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/ The Emergency and Critical Care Technician supports the ECC team by providing high level urgent, emergent and hospitalized care while working collaboratively with the all members of the team. This position is fast paced and every day is different. This position is perfect for someone who has a thirst for learning as well as the seasoned technician looking for something different. The Emergency and Critical Care technician will share time between the ER and the ICU, so you will have the opportunity to not only feel the rush of an emergency coming in but also the gratification of provided continued care through to patient discharge.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) strongly perferred
- Minimum two years of prior veterinary hospital experience required, prior emergency experience preferred
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
- Perform triage and initial interventions in the critical emergent patient.
- Conducts basic examinations to assess stability.
- Perform advanced nursing skills, including CPR, Phlebotomy, Cystocentesis, lab tests and various medication administration
- Administer and monitor sedated patients for minor procedures as well as advanced anesthetic skills for emergency surgery
- Perform continued hospitalized care for ICU and Isolation patients
- Perform patient discharges and admit patients to the ICU.
- Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
Benefits
- Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
- Generous paid time off
- Mental Health Resources
- Company-paid bonding leave
- Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
- Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
