ER Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center is hiring an ER Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate, high-quality emergency and critical care in collaboration with veterinarians. The role supports triage and stabilization, urgent medical and surgical interventions, and ongoing care for hospitalized canine and feline patients. The technician communicates with clients during stressful situations and helps maintain safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced emergency hospital. Duties include emergency and critical care, patient monitoring and treatment, medication and fluid administration, anesthesia support, recordkeeping, client communication, equipment and supply maintenance, and collaboration with the medical team. Work must remain within the technician’s training and scope of practice.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program.
- Current New York State Veterinary Technician license.
- Minimum of one year of veterinary experience.
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners, and commitment to animal health and well-being.
- Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Previous ER experience is heavily preferred, but is not required for more experienced applicants.
- At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency and critical care, triage arrivals, obtain histories and vital signs, and promptly report signs of patient instability.
- Assist with stabilization, emergency procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and urgent surgery.
- Monitor hospitalized patients, assess pain and treatment response, and promptly communicate changes in condition.
- Administer prescribed medications, fluid therapy, continuous rate infusions, oxygen, and blood products, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Perform venipuncture and place and maintain intravenous catheters; place and manage other catheters and feeding tubes when trained and permitted.
- Induce and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction and provide recovery care, including for unstable and high-risk patients.
- Handle and restrain patients safely using techniques appropriate to their condition, pain, and stress levels.
- Maintain accurate patient records, treatments, and diagnostic results in EzyVet and Smart Flow; provide clear handoffs between shifts and teams.
- Communicate compassionately with clients about admissions, hospitalization, veterinarian-directed findings, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Prepare and dispense medications as ordered, following hospital policies and applicable regulations.
- Maintain emergency equipment and supplies, follow infection-control procedures, and keep treatment areas safe and organized.
- Collaborate with the medical team to prioritize care, support team training and relevant cross-training, and perform other duties within training and scope of practice.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement available for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
- Shift differential available for certain positions and shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
