Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Nursing - Overnights
About The Position
Are you a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician looking to make a difference in emergency care? Join our dedicated overnight emergency team, where your expertise will help save lives and provide critical care to pets in need. We offer a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about providing top-notch veterinary care during the hours when it's needed most, we want to hear from you! Our vision is a simple one here at Pieper Memorial located in Middletown, CT. We aspire to make the community, the animals, and the people in it happier and healthier. If these values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out! Our VECCS Level 1 Certified Hospital includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, and Exotics and a full staff of experienced Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians. With the support of their technicians, assistants, and liaisons the hospital teams work closely together to deliver the highest quality of care.
Requirements
- At least 1 year or more of experience in a busy hospital, focusing on nursing care.
- Comfortable with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia.
- Knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
- Phlebotomy.
- Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
- Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide "tableside" assistance.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CPR.
- Experience with EzyVet.
- Experience with Smartflow.
- Associates degree in Veterinary Technology.
- CVT license.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care to pets in need during overnight hours.
- Assist specialists and veterinarians in delivering high-quality care.
- Perform tasks such as restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Assist with CPR and other emergency procedures.
- Manage patient scheduling, receiving, and treatment.
- Order medical supplies and request laboratory tests.
- Maintain and sterilize veterinary instruments and equipment.
- Provide "tableside" assistance during treatments.
- Assess client needs and ensure client satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively in a clinical setting.
- Multitask while maintaining a high standard of care.
Benefits
- Continuing Education opportunities (in-house CE, mentoring for VTS goals).
- Career advancement opportunities (promotion from within).
- Supportive culture with social events & team building.
- Competitive paid time off & holidays.
- Career Growth & Training Opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Mental Health Focused Services.
- 401(k) plan with strong employer match.
- Up to 75% employee pet care discount.
- Annual uniform allowance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
