Daytime Emergency Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) to join its expanding Emergency Department. The role supports emergency and critical care patients in a fast-paced, highly skilled, collaborative specialty hospital. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and is committed to exceptional patient care and compassionate client support. The technician will triage and assess emergency patients, provide nursing care and treatments, monitor hospitalized and critical patients, and assist with emergency procedures and stabilization. They will collaborate with emergency and specialty teams and maintain accurate medical records. The starting pay rate is $26 per hour, plus a shift differential for weekends. Employment requires successful completion of references and a background check.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT).
- Strong technical nursing skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and organized in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to patient advocacy and exceptional client service.
- Passion for continuous learning and professional development.
- Successful completion of references and a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous emergency and/or specialty experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess emergency patients upon presentation.
- Obtain patient histories and perform nursing assessments.
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
- Collect and process laboratory samples.
- Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed.
- Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients.
- Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization efforts.
- Perform anesthesia monitoring and recovery when needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
- Provide compassionate communication and support to clients during stressful situations.
- Collaborate with emergency and specialty teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment.
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
- Mental health resources.
- Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave.
- Discounts on veterinary services and products for pets.
- Savings on reference laboratory testing.
- Discounts on Purina pet foods.
- Preferred rates with the company's pet insurance partner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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