Nursing Veterinary Technician - Contingent

MedVet • Worthington, OH

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The Nursing department provides continuous supervision for hospitalized patients to ensure treatment plans are carried out. The role involves recognizing patient distress and responding appropriately, performing phlebotomy and placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery, and supporting client follow-up and education. The technician works with the patient care team and veterinarians to assess, treat, monitor, and provide nursing care to patients, including those undergoing anesthesia or sedation.

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.
• Employment is dependent upon passing a drug screen and background check.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed