Emergency Veterinary Technician - Evenings

MedVet • Austin, TX

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Emergency Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The Emergency team is a fast-paced environment for technicians who can move between tasks, shift gears quickly, and handle the stress of critical situations. The role supports patient care, veterinary procedures, client communication, and the treatment of hospitalized patients.

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 care based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Educate clients on topics including home care instructions, medication indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates on 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 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