Veterinary Technician - ECC Wards
About The Position
The Primary function of the Wards Veterinary Technician - in the ER and Critical Care Department is to provide exceptional care of both patients and clients by service as an extension of the veterinarian. The ER/ICU Wards Technician is expected to perform, guide and monitor low level acuity patients through discharge. To promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities. This position will report directly to the ER/ICU SupportTeam Managers. Essential Role Entry level veterinary technician position providing care and wellbeing of low acuity patients prior to medical discharge Perform 1131 cat care life check process as requested or required Work alongside Specialty Services as necessary to manage wards admittance, treatments, procedures and discharge Ensure ward's area is clean and well stocked for the next team member Full-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Part-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per month, but not more than 29.5 hours in one week. Patient Care Demonstrate high level math skills Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of medications and diseases Report any sentinel events to DVM and Charge Technician-ensure DVM reports sentinel event Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR This job description is a living document and may be altered by the Leadership team at any time. In addition to the above duties position will perform any other duties requested and adhered to the team member guidebook and any other governing policies at AERC.
Requirements
- Excessive walking and standing, frequent squatting and lifting
- Able to work at all clinic locations
- Incur risk of injury from animals
- Ability to work well under pressure and high levels of stress
- Incur exposure to zoonotic diseases, radiation, anesthesia and possible hazardous medications or substances
- A.AS. or B.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited school.
- Current certification, license, or registration as a Veterinary Technician.
- Two years in practice.
Nice To Haves
- VTS is a plus.
Responsibilities
- providing care and wellbeing of low acuity patients prior to medical discharge
- Perform 1131 cat care life check process as requested or required
- Work alongside Specialty Services as necessary to manage wards admittance, treatments, procedures and discharge
- Ensure ward's area is clean and well stocked for the next team member
- Demonstrate high level math skills
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of medications and diseases
- Report any sentinel events to DVM and Charge Technician-ensure DVM reports sentinel event
- Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR
- perform any other duties requested and adhered to the team member guidebook and any other governing policies at AERC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
