Veterinary Technician, ER and Internal Medicine
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is a quick thinker, thrives under pressure, and has experience in Emergency Care and/or Internal Medicine. This position will float between ER and Internal Medicine departments. ER Duties: Triage and Assess: Prioritize incoming patients and assess their condition. Emergency Care: Provide treatments, assist with CPR, wound care, fluids, and surgery prep. Diagnostics: Perform bloodwork, urinalysis, imaging, and other essential tests. Patient Monitoring: Track vitals, document changes, and respond to needs promptly. Medication & Anesthesia: Administer medications, assist with anesthesia, and ensure safe recovery. Client Communication: Update pet owners and provide clear discharge instructions. Maintain Supplies & Records: Stock equipment, maintain cleanliness, and document care. Internal Medicine Duties: Assist with advanced diagnostics such as endoscopy, ultrasound, and specialized lab tests. Prepare and monitor patients for procedures including scopes and biopsies. Manage complex medication protocols and infusion therapies. Support veterinarians in diagnosing and treating chronic or multi-system conditions. Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients requiring long-term monitoring. Educate clients on treatment plans, follow-up care, and ongoing management.
Requirements
- 1-2 years in veterinary or emergency care
- Comfortable floating between departments when needed
- Comfortable with anesthesia, scopes, and assisting in emergency surgery
Nice To Haves
- RVT preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Prioritize incoming patients and assess their condition.
- Provide treatments, assist with CPR, wound care, fluids, and surgery prep.
- Perform bloodwork, urinalysis, imaging, and other essential tests.
- Track vitals, document changes, and respond to needs promptly.
- Administer medications, assist with anesthesia, and ensure safe recovery.
- Update pet owners and provide clear discharge instructions.
- Stock equipment, maintain cleanliness, and document care.
- Assist with advanced diagnostics such as endoscopy, ultrasound, and specialized lab tests.
- Prepare and monitor patients for procedures including scopes and biopsies.
- Manage complex medication protocols and infusion therapies.
- Support veterinarians in diagnosing and treating chronic or multi-system conditions.
- Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients requiring long-term monitoring.
- Educate clients on treatment plans, follow-up care, and ongoing management.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances
- flex-spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3 weeks accrued paid time off
- uniforms
- 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
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
