Nursing & ICU Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part Time

MedVet • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a part-time Nursing and ICU Licensed Veterinary Technician to support its emergency and specialty veterinary care team. The role is based in the Nursing and ICU team and works scheduled shifts on Wednesday and Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The environment is fast-paced, with varied cases and critical situations requiring technicians to shift priorities and remain composed.

The technician provides nursing care to hospitalized patients, supports veterinarians with assessments, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and sedation, and collaborates with the patient care team on treatment plans and client communication. The position also includes patient triage, case rounds, client education, and laboratory work.

The initial hiring range is $24.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on skillset and experience. Shift differentials are offered: $2 per hour for hours worked between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.; $3 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 7:59 a.m.; and $1 per hour for weekend hours, in addition to any applicable differential. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience 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.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous emergency veterinary experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as needed.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education, including home care instructions, medication indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist the veterinarian 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

• Shift differential of $2 per hour for hours worked between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
• Shift differential of $3 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 7:59 a.m.
• Weekend shift differential of $1 per hour, in addition to any applicable differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed