Emergency Veterinary Technician, AESC

Ethos Veterinary Health•Parker, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team. We are looking for Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our team! Our Outpatient Technicians plays a vital role in the hospital, providing critical care, assisting with diagnostics and treatments, and communicating medical updates and treatment plans to pet owners. WE ARE OFFERING A SIGNING BONUS OF UP TO $3000 FOR THESE ROLES! $1,500 RELOCATION BONUS MAY APPLY FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED REGISTERED TECHNICIANS RELOCATING WITHIN THE PARKER COLORADO AREA! Compensation: $25 - $35 depending on experience +$3.50/ per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am + SIGN ON BONUS Anticipated Schedule: Full Time (3 Positions Available) Sunday - Wednesday: 6am - 4pm Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday: 11am - 9pm Thursday - Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Requirements

At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician or the ability to become registered upon hire
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Nice To Haves

At least 1 Veterinary Technician experience in an Emergency or Specialty Practice
Ability to multitask and anticipate needs
Excellent communication skills in all areas including clients, staff, and leadership
Great work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to adhere to strict attendance policies
Ability to handle fluctuation caseload and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Triage patients as they present to the Emergency Room according to triage levels.
Assess pets and provide immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor as required for critical patients.
Provides history, vitals, and concerns to doctors to assist in the timely and appropriate management of emergency patients.
Works with float technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, execute a treatment plan and/or hospitalize the patient.
Communicate medical updates, financial, and treatment plans to owners.
Provides excellent patient care to every patient
Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
Obtaining history and vital signs of the pet
Assist DVM’s with exams, treatments and procedures
Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols
Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders
Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smartflow
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients.
Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
Attend department and staff meetings
Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
Other duties as needed.