Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights, Part Time Weekends
About The Position
MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The role supports emergency and specialty veterinary care, with work in a fast-paced environment involving changing cases and critical situations. The technician works alongside the patient care team and veterinarians to provide patient assessment, treatment, nursing care, and communication with clients. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is part-time and may require flexibility with work hours and additional hours when necessary. 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.
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 about home care instructions, medications and their indications or adverse reactions, and general 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
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Shift differentials and on-call pay.
- Uniform allowance.
- Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
- Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
