Emergency Veterinary Technician- Evenings

MedVet • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative, driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role involves assessing and prioritizing incoming patients, assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures, providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients, and communicating with the patient care team and clients. The technician also performs anesthesia and sedation monitoring and conducts or prepares laboratory testing.

The proposed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The hiring range is $28.25–$44.00 per hour, based on skillset and experience. Shift differentials apply for hours worked from 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. and from midnight to 8 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours also receive a differential, in addition to any applicable shift differentials.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Previous emergency veterinary experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education, including home care instructions, medication indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist the veterinarian with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vision and dental insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Shift differentials and on-call pay
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance
• Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program

What This Job Offers

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