Veterinary ICU Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health • Gilbert, AZ

75d

About The Position

AVECCC is a 24-hour veterinary emergency and critical care hospital in Gilbert, AZ. We have the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. AVECCC is an organization that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture. We offer a unique training program that offers many opportunities to learn and grow from Technician Assistant to our Senior Veterinary Technicians, shift leads, supervisors, and managers. AVECCC has a commitment to health and wellness, not only for our patients, but also for our staff. To help manage burnout and compassion fatigue, employees have access to an onsite social worker dedicated to their personal wellness. AVECCC offers a competitive compensation package to include but not limited to: CE allowance, full health benefit packages, 401K with a company match, employee pet discounts, and Paid Time Off.

Requirements

• Experience equivalent to job duties and responsibilities
• Excellent veterinary nursing and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong computer skills
• Strong ability to multi-task, delegate and oversee daily workflow
• Strong working knowledge of emergency veterinary medicine
• Strong work ethic and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Identify sudden or minor changes in a patient’s medical condition
• Perform and document ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
• Participate in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Demonstrate sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments
• Think critically in order to learn and maintain a high level of patient care
• Proficient IV catheter placement; Use and maintain IV pumps
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions
• Proficient and accurate drug calculations and administration
• Provide quality nursing and husbandry care of patients
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacology
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs, as needed when lab tech is not available
• Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
• Perform and/or participate in all other diagnostics such as radiology, ultrasound, ECG, BP, and glucose monitoring
• Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients including all DVM requested treatments, diagnostics, and medications
• Accurately and completely record all treatments
• Perform client callbacks as necessary
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
• Actively engage in Rounds
• Monitor anesthesia utilizing equipment such as pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram
• Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
• Maintain cleanliness of ICU, working and patient areas
• Log controlled drugs
• Use the inventory module in veterinary practice-management software
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
• Follow OSHA requirements and health and safety protocols
• Be proficient in using veterinary practice-management software (EzyVet, SmartFlow, Timeless)
• Assist Client Administrators as necessary
• Attend staff and individual meetings as scheduled
• Participate positively in all group sizes
• Refrain from participating in gossip and lead by example
• Support team members by assisting other areas and being receptive to feedback and suggestions
• Engage in active problem-solving vs. problem-identifying
• Make suggestions related to client/patient service improvements and hospital efficiency
• Help teammates grow by teaching processes and techniques used in the ICU

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees