Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician

MedVet • Akron, OH

3d

About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Nursing / ICU Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The Nursing department provides constant supervision for hospitalized patients to ensure treatment plans are carried out. The role includes identifying patient distress, phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery, and providing client follow-up and education. The proposed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hiring range is $17.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Proficiency with 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.
• Prior veterinary experience desired.
• 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 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 DVM 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

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vision and dental insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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