Nursing Veterinary Technician - Overnights

MedVet • Mandeville, LA

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician to provide nursing care in its Emergency and Specialty practice. The Nursing department provides constant supervision to hospitalized patients to ensure treatment plans are carried out. The role suits someone able to recognize patient distress and respond appropriately, and who enjoys phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery, and client follow-up and education.

The proposed schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and every other weekend from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The position involves assessing and prioritizing incoming patients, coordinating with the patient care team, assisting veterinarians with assessments and procedures, and monitoring hospitalized patients. The technician also performs in-house laboratory testing and prepares samples for outside laboratories.

MedVet describes its core values as Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion. 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 needed.
• 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 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

• 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, and company-paid long-term disability
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program

What This Job Offers

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