Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead
About The Position
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or highly skilled assistant to serve as an ER/ICU floor lead in Durham, North Carolina. The role works on the floor as an emergency technician or assistant while taking on additional responsibilities for task prioritization and workflow, training, and communication between staff and management. The position requires sound patient-care knowledge, a willingness to learn and share knowledge, compassion toward teammates, patients, and clients, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude. TVRH provides 24-hour emergency and specialty referral services and describes its workplace as supportive, team-oriented, and collaborative.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in an emergency or intensive care veterinary medicine role performing the required technical skills.
- Advanced drug dosage calculations, including dilutions and multi-drug CRI calculations.
- Proficiency in placing sampling or central lines, NE and NG tubes, and nasal oxygen.
- Familiarity with common emergencies, medications, and treatments.
- Experience leading CPR.
- Experience providing extensive nursing care for critical patients.
- Proficiency in anesthetic monitoring.
- Ability to prioritize in a busy emergency room and communicate effectively.
- Ability to lead collaboratively and work both independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
- At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or training role; leadership training or continuing education will be heavily considered.
Responsibilities
- Work on the floor as an emergency technician or assistant.
- Assist with task prioritization and workflow.
- Train team members.
- Act as a liaison between staff and management.
- Prioritize effectively in a busy emergency room.
- Lead the team respectfully and collaboratively toward common goals.
- Communicate effectively with teammates, clinicians, management, and clients.
- Provide extensive nursing care for critical patients.
- Lead CPR and monitor anesthesia.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus shift differential.
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health support.
- Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Annual scrub allowance and free RACE-approved continuing education.
- Employee pet care and pet insurance discounts.
- Career growth opportunities.
- $2,500 hiring bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
