Emergency Veterinary Technician
MedVet•Scottsdale, AZ
About The Position
MedVet is seeking a collaborative, driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The Emergency team suits technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can quickly shift between tasks, and handle the stress of critical situations. The role supports patient care, client communication, and veterinary procedures in an emergency setting. MedVet emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and compassion in serving clients, patients, and colleagues. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.
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.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.
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.
- Educate clients on home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and general wellness updates for hospitalized patients.
- Assist the DVM 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 benefits.
- 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, and company-paid long-term disability.
- Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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