Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Anchorage, AK

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

PET Urgent Care is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Veterinary Technician or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role is ideal for a veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant looking to expand their experience into urgent care medicine, offering a step up from general practice without the full commitment of an emergency practice. The team prides itself on providing compassionate care during times of urgent need and challenges technicians to expand their skills within a small, dedicated team.

Requirements

At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience or 2 years of veterinary assistant experience
Organized, compassionate, and calm under pressure
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Nice To Haves

Credentialed Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to triage incoming patients accurately.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
Contribute as an active and engaged team member to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
Be trained to perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer properly.
Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under sedation.
Perform vascular access techniques
Perform diagnostic techniques
Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to treatment plans.
Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Assist in effective sanitation of the hospital.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the lead or Manager.
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture