Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician - Overnights
About The Position
MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician to provide nursing care for hospitalized patients in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary setting. The Nursing department requires constant patient supervision to ensure treatment plans are followed. The role involves recognizing patient distress and responding appropriately, as well as phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery, and client follow-up and education. The proposed schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position requires flexibility with work hours and the ability to work additional hours when necessary. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience is 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.
Nice To Haves
- State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
- Previous nursing or critical care experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
- Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize care based on assessment.
- Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
- Educate clients on home care instructions, medications and their indications and adverse reactions, and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
- Assist the DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
- Monitor and provide 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
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Vision and dental benefits
- HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Shift differentials and on-call pay
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts and pet insurance
- Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Continuing education opportunities and assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
