Veterinary Technician III – Emergency & Critical Care

Tufts University • Grafton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days a year, offering high-quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. This role supports the training of veterinary students and specialized technicians in small animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) medicine. The Veterinary Technician III performs advanced technical procedures with limited supervision, makes decisions regarding patient care, and coaches junior staff and students. This position is considered essential and may require holiday coverage.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician in a University Hospital or similar environment, functioning at a level consistent with a Vet Tech II.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
• Mastery of advanced technical and procedural skills associated with treating critically ill patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when conducting complex tasks, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology, including knowledge of and ability to identify adverse drug reactions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, and to work collegially as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct students, as determined by student feedback.
• Be able to independently initiate steps to perform CPR in absence of an attending veterinarian.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Veterinary Technician in good standing, with education or equivalent experience as outlined for Veterinary Technician II.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Exotic animal handling skills
• Veterinary Technician Specialist
• Veterinary Technician Credentialed as a Fear Free Certified level 1
• Advanced Life Support RECOVER basic and

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care including monitoring, managing, and implementing treatment plans.
• Assist clinicians with procedures.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members to coordinate patient care.
• Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians, including bench-top lab tests.
• Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in technical aspects of patient care.
• Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new Veterinary Technicians.
• Coach and mentor junior staff members.
• Participate in the provision of formal continuing education (CE) training.
• Assist in studies and projects, including treating research/laboratory animals.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Clean and maintain clinical areas including nurses’ stations, wards, induction, intensive care unit, emergency room, and operating rooms.
• Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
• Participate in service and hospital-wide initiatives.
• Complete at least 6 hours of RACE approved CE annually.
• Effectively communicate with clients to provide education, explain treatment plans, and review discharge instructions.

Benefits

• 24-hour care for pets 365 days a year
• High quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services
• Positive learning experience for students and technicians
• Training of specialized ECC technicians
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff
• Training of new technicians
• University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis
• Continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree