Registered Veterinary Technician (Overnight- $3500 Sign on Bonus!)

Eastern Animal Hospital•Baltimore, MD

4d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Animal Hospital, a recipient of the 'Baltimore's Best Vets' title, has been serving pet owners for over 30 years. Our state-of-the-art, AAHA accredited facility offers a comprehensive range of services including wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare, and luxury boarding. We are committed to providing high-quality care with experienced and compassionate staff, available 24/7 with on-site ICU and extended hours. We prioritize our team's well-being through flexible scheduling, paid time off, mental health support via an Employee Assistance Program, and significant investment in professional development, including ongoing training and continuing education.

Requirements

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communication: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Perform a critical role in providing high-quality care for patients.
Act as a key partner to veterinarians, providing support to ensure seamless and successful client interactions and procedures.
Apply professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean.
Clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform any other duties as assigned.