Veterinary Technician, Overnights
Ethos Veterinary Health•Honolulu, HI
•$22 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their overnight Emergency & Critical Care team in Honolulu. This role involves working alongside emergency veterinarians and an experienced veterinary team to care for patients requiring urgent assessment, stabilization, advanced nursing care, and ongoing hospitalization. The position offers the opportunity to build skills in Emergency & Critical Care while working a consistent three-day workweek with two overnight schedule options.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary hospital experience with strong hands-on technical skills.
- Experience with veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring.
- Strong patient assessment and nursing skills.
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and hospitalized patient care.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns quickly.
- Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to remain calm and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Interest in continuing to learn and grow within Emergency & Critical Care medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong technical and anesthesia skills
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on nursing care and monitoring for emergency, critically ill, and hospitalized patients.
- Assist with triage, patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments under veterinarian supervision.
- Prepare patients for sedation and anesthesia and provide anesthetic monitoring and recovery support.
- Assist with common and advanced Emergency & Critical Care nursing procedures.
- Closely monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets and patient medical records.
- Participate in patient rounds and communicate important information across shifts.
- Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- VetBloom continuing education access
- Employee pet benefits
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
