Veterinary ICU Doctor Technician

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center•Fargo, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital & Referral Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary ICU Doctor Technician in Fargo, North Dakota. The role supports the assigned ICU doctor with the medical and technical care of ICU and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced emergency hospital. Tentative shift hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Because the hospital operates 24 hours a day, coverage may include weekdays, weekends, overnights, and holidays. Some scheduling flexibility and rotation are required, and schedules may change according to hospital needs. The technician participates in patient rounds; assists with examinations; reviews overnight updates; gathers supplies and vital signs; and helps identify changes in patient condition. Duties include nursing assessments and monitoring, administering medications and fluids, managing infusions and transfusions, collecting diagnostic samples, performing laboratory testing, and providing advanced nursing care under veterinary direction. The role also assists with emergency stabilization, triage, CPR, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and surgical and diagnostic procedures, as well as placement and maintenance of catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen devices, and other specialized equipment. The technician communicates approved patient updates to pet owners by phone, text, and in person, documents communications and care in EzyVet, and helps address client questions. Additional duties include reviewing treatment sheets, estimates, invoices, and charges; assisting with discharges and patient releases; maintaining ICU equipment and supplies; supporting pharmacy and laboratory operations as needed; providing patient husbandry and comfort care; following sanitation and isolation protocols; and collaborating with the hospital team.

Requirements

Working knowledge of emergency and critical care medicine.
Understanding of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases and conditions, treatment protocols, and patient monitoring parameters.
Ability to perform basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing care for ICU and hospitalized patients.
Ability to administer medications, intravenous fluids, constant rate infusions, blood products, oxygen therapy, and other treatments as directed.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures, including hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, and related diagnostics.
Ability to assist with emergency stabilization, triage, CPR, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, sedation, and surgical procedures.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to accurately document patient care, treatments, client communications, and charges in EzyVet and other hospital systems.
Ability to review VetRadar treatment sheets and inpatient invoices for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Strong client communication skills and a compassionate, professional approach.
Ability to prioritize patient care, diagnostics, treatments, client communication, and administrative responsibilities during busy shifts.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for patients.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hospital protocols, aseptic technique, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to lift and handle animals weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with larger patients when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment and remain calm during critical situations.
Some scheduling flexibility and rotation are required; coverage may include weekdays, weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient rounds and assist with physical examinations, supply gathering, review of overnight updates, vital-sign collection, and identification of changes in patient status.
Perform nursing assessments and monitor critically ill and injured patients.
Administer medications and intravenous fluids, and manage constant rate infusions and blood transfusions as directed.
Collect diagnostic samples and perform laboratory testing.
Provide advanced nursing care under the direction of veterinarians.
Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, CPR, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Place and maintain catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen support devices, and other specialized equipment.
Communicate approved patient updates to pet owners by phone, text, and in person; document communications and care activities in EzyVet; and help address client questions and concerns.
Review treatment sheets, estimates, invoices, and charges for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Assist with discharge preparation and patient releases.
Maintain ICU equipment and supplies, and support pharmacy and laboratory operations when needed.
Provide patient husbandry and comfort care, and follow sanitation and isolation protocols.
Collaborate with the hospital team to deliver emergency and critical care services.