Veterinary Technician - ER & ICU Swing

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Wheat Ridge, CO

2d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

You will assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all our patients within the hospital and perform duties pursuant to WRAH Technician Protocols. You will embody our culture by treating every client with courtesy and respect, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.

Requirements

Experience working as a Technician or Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years in an ER setting preferred
A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life
Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols
Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects

Responsibilities

Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requested
Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine
Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching, and slide agglutination testing
Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
Properly use and maintain medical equipment
Provide professional client communication

Benefits

Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
Mental health support with Talkspace
Uniform allowance
Learning and growth opportunities
Continuing education support for licensed team members
401k retirement plan options with company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
Paid time off for for full-time team members