ER Veterinary Technician

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary & Urgent Care • Wilder, KY

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About The Position

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care provides specialized veterinary care for critical and urgent cases, using equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and specialty testing. The ER Veterinary Technician supports patient care alongside veterinary specialists and participates in mentorship, training, and continuing development.

The role includes caring for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability, assisting with diagnostics and treatment, communicating treatment plans to clients, and supporting surgical and anesthetic procedures. The work may involve unpleasant odors and noises and exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional experience in emergency or urgent care is required.
• High work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
• Weekend availability.
• Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication ability.
• Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets safely using low-stress methods.
• Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests properly.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Registered or licensed veterinary technician credential is preferred but not required.
• Ability to position patients for dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and using low-stress methods.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, including positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage anesthesia and monitor patients.
• Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Personal pet discounts may be available.
• Holiday pay may be available.
• Uniform allowance may be available.
• Bonuses may be available.
• Shift differential available.

What This Job Offers

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