ER Veterinary Technician

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital•Mount Dora, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is now offering emergency after-hours care! Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We regularly see dogs, cats, birds, and other exotic animals. Our medical care team has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so that pets can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting their care team! We believe that it is through communicating with pet parents that we can best work together to give all pets the best medical care possible. Pets are an important part of all our lives, and we want nothing more than to ensure that they remain happy and healthy with their families for a long, long time. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

2+ years professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience required.
Previous vet med ER experience heavily preferred.
Availability to work weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts required.
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans.
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred, but not required.
Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing education.
Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
triage of incoming patients
collection and analysis of lab samples
diagnostic imaging
management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
administration of medications
venipuncture
effective communication of treatment plans with clients
surgical preparation and assistance
anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses