Veterinary Technician Assistant, Overnight Emergency & Critical Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Houston, TX

2d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The ECC Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to all GCVS patients. Key duties include patient husbandry, departmental stocking and cleaning, assisting Veterinarians and Technicians during exams and patient workups, and maintaining detailed patient records throughout hospitalization. Strong communication with Doctors, Leadership, Charge Technicians, Technicians, Client Patient Coordinators, and fellow Technician Assistants is essential to effectively carry out delegated tasks and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires a reliable, proactive, high-energy individual capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Requirements

High School diploma is required
Minimum of 2-year experience in general or specialty veterinary service.
Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Intubation/Extubation experience
Surgical preparation and assistance
Proficiency in diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures
Experience handling and processing surgical instruments, including specialized equipment
Adapts positively to the ever-changing healthcare environment by supporting technology and process changes.
Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills and problem-solving methods.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree (A. A.) or Bachelors is preferred
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education / experience.
Previous experience in a surgical or specialty veterinary setting is preferred.
fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Assist technicians in obtaining vitals
Monitor and record food and water intake and expulsion
Monitor and record urination and bowel movements
Monitor all alerts as indicated by the Veterinarian
Notify the Veterinarian and Charge Technician if any alerts are out of normal range
Assist Technicians in completing diagnostics- collecting lab samples, taking radiographs
Assist Technicians in performing triages
Assist with A&E patients that come through ER or are hospitalized in ICU/IMC
Deliver lab samples to the lab, request/prepare/send off imaging for Radiologist interpretation
Assist with bandage and wound care
Set up for advanced skill procedures per SOP protocols
Ability to set up for IVC’s, blood sampling, and making associated bandage material
Feed, walk, weigh hospitalized patients that are stable and report back to assigned Technician and record appropriately in medical record
Remaining cognizant of patient cleanliness
Transferring patients to necessary areas of GCVS for efficient care
Free catch urine collection
Fecal collection
Peripheral blood sampling- if approved by leadership
Stocking and cleaning within the department
Laundry
Washing dishes, litterboxes, and e-collars
Trash collection and disposal
Ensure that the clinic environment is clean and sanitized, clean animal cages/runs and sanitize all treatment areas – this includes tables, equipment such as dopplers and pulse-ox, counters, floors, isolation wards, ante room, food prep area, laundry, etc.
Typing on a computer keyboard
Documenting legibly in patient records
Performing general function of the phone system
Keep clear medical records for all patients
Learn appropriate software per hospital/departmental workflow
Attend all mandatory staff meetings
Actively participate in check-in conversations with your leadership team
Provide assistance to our CPC’s, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinarians
Provide patient restraint during triages, workups, and examinations
Prepare workstations for procedures and continued monitoring
Calm and soothe anxious patients
Adhere to hospital’s safety and wellness regulations
Assist in CPR efforts- specific to time keeping and recording
Stocking of Crash Cart
Assist with EKG’s
Preparation of Oxygen Cages, inclusive of monitoring and changing Soda Lyme
Place IVC’s- if approved by leadership personnel and with seasoned mentor
Carefully handle animals during hospital visit for testing, injection, and other clinical procedures that they may undergo
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing, designing forms, maintaining files, dictation and transcription, communicating via email, and the use of computer programs to manage and maintain client and patient information
Knowledge of basic drug usages, generic and brand names, possible side effects/reactions
Knowledge of clinic procedures in support of streamlining patient care protocols and clients’ experiences with us.
Other job duties or expectations may be added or changed at any time per your leadership team or per the business need.