Urgent Care Veterinary Technician, PEAK

Ethos Veterinary Health•Saint George, VT

5d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic Urgent Care team at PEAK Veterinary Referral Center! Triage & conduct initial patient assessments, including gathering medical history and vital signs, and effectively communicate findings to the veterinarian. Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the veterinarian and reviewing with clients to ensure they understand. Perform various diagnostic procedures and sample collections, such as ear swabs, cytology, venipuncture, IVC placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, in-house laboratory analyses, radiography - submitting for consults. Provide skilled patient handling and restraint during examinations, as well as attentive monitoring during sedated procedures such as wound management, laceration care, porcupine quill removal and urinary obstructions. Offer compassionate support to clients throughout the euthanasia process, guiding them through the paperwork, procedure, and after care options. Administer outpatient treatments, including subcutaneous fluid administration and medication delivery, and ensure thorough review of medications and discharge instructions with client's post-visit. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the hospital environment, including regular kennel cleaning, laundry management, and upkeep of treatment areas and equipment.

Requirements

A Veterinary Technician who takes pride in exceptional patient care
Curious, motivated, and eager to keep learning
A team-first mindset — collaborative, dependable, and kind
Comfortable meeting challenges head-on in a critical care setting
Someone who values a supportive, respectful workplace
Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

Triage & conduct initial patient assessments, including gathering medical history and vital signs, and effectively communicate findings to the veterinarian.
Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the veterinarian and reviewing with clients to ensure they understand.
Perform various diagnostic procedures and sample collections, such as ear swabs, cytology, venipuncture, IVC placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, in-house laboratory analyses, radiography - submitting for consults.
Provide skilled patient handling and restraint during examinations, as well as attentive monitoring during sedated procedures such as wound management, laceration care, porcupine quill removal and urinary obstructions.
Offer compassionate support to clients throughout the euthanasia process, guiding them through the paperwork, procedure, and after care options.
Administer outpatient treatments, including subcutaneous fluid administration and medication delivery, and ensure thorough review of medications and discharge instructions with client's post-visit.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the hospital environment, including regular kennel cleaning, laundry management, and upkeep of treatment areas and equipment.