Overnight Emergency Credentialed Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MedVet•Atlanta, GA

131d•Onsite

About The Position

MedVet is thrilled to announce their newest location in Atlanta, Georgia. MedVet Atlanta will be located in the northeastern quadrant of the greater Atlanta area, near the Brookhaven and North Druid Hills regions. MedVet is the nation’s premier veterinary-owned and led organization where all caregivers have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources.. Why Join MedVet Atlanta MedVet Atlanta will be an advanced, collaborative 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital. The hospital is planned to be a 20,000 sq ft building with state-of-the-art equipment and design that will make it an outstanding facility to give and receive care. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates. We are looking for: Overnight Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician/Assistant Never a dull moment in the ER! Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another? Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different and there’s never the same case twice!

Requirements

State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
Previous emergency veterinary experience required
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
Assist 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