Emergency/Patient Care Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Intermediate Care/Patient Care Team. At VSH, our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business, and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm, and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field. As a Vet Tech in the Intermediate Care/Patient Care department, you will be responsible for collecting samples, placing IV catheters, preparing IV fluids and additives, administering medication, and measuring blood pressure. You must be able to prioritize procedures and delegate tasks. You will also triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, and discharge patients. Additionally, you will assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and lab work, work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care. The schedule is an overnight schedule, TBD, with 3/12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- RVT's: 2 - 3 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- VA's: 3 - 4 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- VA graduate from accredited program will be considered
Nice To Haves
- RVT preferred
Responsibilities
- Collecting samples, placing IV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
- Administering medication
- Measuring blood pressure
- Prioritize procedures and delegate tasks
- Triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, discharge patients
- Assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and labwork
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care
Benefits
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
- Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- 75% Employee Pet discount
- In-house Social Worker
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
- Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
