Veterinary Technician, Emergency ICU Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health•Parker, CO

7d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide advanced care for the hospitalized patients that are deemed critical and stable according to the veterinarian’s evaluation and AESC’s defined levels of hospitalization. This individual will assess patients and facilitate treatments under the direction of the supervising veterinarian. They will have excellent communication with the supervising veterinarian and address concerns with the patients as they arise. The ICU Technician is expected to work with all doctors, technicians, and assistants to perform diagnostics and execute treatment plans for the hospitalized patient.

Requirements

At least ONE YEAR of veterinary technician experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role!
Registered Veterinary Technician, in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Nice To Haves

At least 1 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Emergency or Specialty Hospital
Ability to multitask and anticipate the department's needs.
Excellent communication.
Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent and advanced patient care to every hospitalized patient.
Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments and procedures that need to be done.
Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders.
Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients receive the best possible patient care.
Immediately respond to and assist with STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols.
Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smartflow.
Demonstrate working knowledge of medical and financial practices, including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment, and discharging patients.
Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions.
Attending department and staff meetings.
Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness, and organization of the hospital.
Other duties as needed.