Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health • Sacramento, CA

109d • $24 - $32

About The Position

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight team! Our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital provides care in internal medicine, critical care, radiology, and cardiology. Our modern facility offers a full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, on-site CT, and endoscopy. As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant in our Emergency/Critical Care department, you will be responsible for caring for a variety of cases- Emergency and Specialty Medicine. You must be able to prioritize patient hourly treatments and delegate tasks. Triage critical patients, recognize changes in patient status and report to the doctor, educate/update owners on patient status, and discharge patients from the hospital. Assessing hospitalized patients needs and communicating details to the DVM overseeing the case. Inpatient treatments and nursing care throughout the shift. Calculating and administering medication, fluid additives, CRI's. Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and, free fluid. Placement and maintenance of nasogastric tube, nasal cannula, central venous catheters. Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment. Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events. Surgical assisting for minor (non-specialty) procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting.
• 1 year of ECC experience preferred.
• RVT or VTS preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring.
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Passion for providing the highest quality in patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Caring for a variety of cases- Emergency and Specialty Medicine.
• Prioritize patient hourly treatments and delegate tasks.
• Triage critical patients and recognize changes in patient status.
• Educate/update owners on patient status and discharge patients from the hospital.
• Assess hospitalized patients needs and communicate details to the DVM overseeing the case.
• Provide inpatient treatments and nursing care throughout the shift.
• Calculate and administer medication, fluid additives, CRI's.
• Partner with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and free fluid.
• Place and maintain nasogastric tube, nasal cannula, central venous catheters.
• Utilize different modalities of imaging for patient assessment.
• Execute, monitor, and recover all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
• Assist in surgical procedures for minor (non-specialty) procedures.

Benefits

• Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships.
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually.
• VetBloom access: Race-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library.
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s.
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward the pursuit of VTS.
• Health and wellness programs, including access to the League wellness app.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees