Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
About The Position
Are you passionate about caring for critically ill patients and ready to expand your skills in advanced emergency and critical care medicine? At Pet Emergency & Referral Center, our Critical Care team manages some of the hospital's most complex and rewarding cases. Working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and specialists, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your full technical skill set while continuing to grow professionally in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. If you're looking for a hospital that values your expertise and encourages continuous development, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience in an Emergency and Specialty hospital required
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are a plus
Nice To Haves
- Previous Critical Care or ICU experience preferred
- LVT, CVT, RVT, or VTS preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Partnering closely with emergency veterinarians to assess, monitor, and treat critically ill patients
- Triaging emergency patients and assisting with diagnostics and treatment planning
- Monitoring complex hospitalized patients and recognizing changes in patient status
- Placing IV catheters, urinary catheters, and central lines
- Collecting and processing blood, urine, free fluid, and cytology samples
- Performing advanced nursing care and administering treatments
- Monitoring anesthesia and sedation while assisting with procedures
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures
- Utilizing diagnostic imaging to support patient care
- Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating patient updates to the medical team
- Providing compassionate communication and education to clients throughout hospitalization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (Licensed Technicians)
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services & Pet Supplies
- Costco Membership
- Birthday Bonus
- Milestone Recognition Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
