Veterinary Technician

$43,680 - $83,200/Yr

Ethos Veterinary Health - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Annapolis, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Veterinary Technician position at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency room environment. The role includes assessing patients, initiating stabilization treatments, and collaborating with veterinarians to implement treatment plans. The clinic operates 24/7 and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a focus on work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals.
• Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, and administering medications as directed by the veterinarian.
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian.
• Administer high-quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly perform treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples in the in-house laboratory.
• Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs.
• Produce images of soft tissues, organs, and bones safely with digital radiography equipment.
• Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques.
• Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions.
• Correctly calculate drug dosages and administer drugs as directed by the veterinarian.
• Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations.
• Provide top-quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases.
• Provide outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history.
• Attend CE courses/webinars or hands-on training as requested by the Clinical Educator.
• Regularly attend staff meetings.

Requirements

• 1 year of veterinary technician experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or BA/BS degree from an accredited veterinary technician program for RVTs.
• Minimum of 1 year in emergency or critical care veterinary medicine for RVTs.
• Candidate must be a licensed technician, or eligible to be licensed, in the state of Maryland.
• Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients.
• Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary-based software applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment.
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times.
• Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public in a professional manner.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in emergency or critical care veterinary medicine.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Sign-on bonus for RVTs and experienced ER/Critical Care Techs
• Continuing Education - $2,000 per year for RVTs
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technology Degree
• Generous Employee Pet Discount
• Double Time on Holidays
• Convenient Rotating Schedule with Adequate Time off including Rotating Weekends
• Employee Referral Rewards