Senior ER Technician

Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson•Tucson, AZ

29d

About The Position

At Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson , our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy. Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care. We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you. Position Overview The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 4-5 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in an emergency/critical care setting.
Proficient in monitoring patients during anesthetic procedures, including knowledge of anesthetic agents, patient responses, and emergency protocols.
Skilled in venipuncture and blood collection for diagnostic testing.
Strong understanding of triage, critical patient care, and emergency protocols.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
Advanced proficiency in IV catheter placement (peripheral and jugular) and venipuncture across a variety of species and temperaments.
Strong working knowledge of shock management, fluid therapy, and oxygen supplementation.
Ability to maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
Strong multitasking skills, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize and respond quickly in high-pressure situations.
Able to differentiate critical vs not critical.
Must be able to safely restrain patients.
Must be able to get vitals on patients.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred but not required.
CPR Recover Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
Obtain and verify medications.
Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.