ICU Equine Veterinary Technician - Overnight

Littleton Equine Medical Center•Littleton, CO

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the daily nursing and medical patient treatments, assists veterinarians with emergency cases and maintains ICU facility. Shift is 3 - 12hr shifts, 7p-730a, with at least 1 weekend night required.

Requirements

Basic level of horse handling experience required.
Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions regarding patient care and treatments.
Ability to appropriately chart patient parameters, subjective observations, and independently utilize provided resources for standard operating procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from managers, doctors, and clients.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as drug doses, dilutions, percentages, rate, ratio and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, add subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
Computer literacy in common computer software programs.
Equine restraint/handling and horsemanship skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to credentialed technicians who have graduated from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary technology and successfully completed the VTNE.
The ideal candidate is a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a strong equine background.
Non-Credentialed, experienced Veterinary Assistants with a strong equine background are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Daily treatments and nursing care of all hospitalized patients including elective procedures, critical care, and isolation.
Prepares drugs, fluids, and CRIs for daily treatment.
PO, IM, SQ, PR medication administration.
Venipuncture including blood draw, IV medication administration, and IV catheter placement.
Ability to run bloodwork and recognize abnormalities.
Maintain appropriate biosecurity in ICU and isolation areas by cleaning as necessary.
Works with veterinarians to implement and enforce biosecurity protocols.
Appropriately stock ICU areas with drugs and supplies as needed.
Maintains an accurate controlled drug log.
Accurately maintain digital medical record; complete paper forms as needed.
Assists veterinarians with euthanasia and necropsies as needed.
Trains intern veterinarians, technician students, and new employees in ICU/nursing techniques and protocols.
Client communication as needed.
Maintains current veterinary technician certification/license/registration if applicable.