Veterinary Technician (mid-shift)- AZ- Animal Health Institute

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician, Mid-shift ICU is the primary caretaker for all Intensive Care Unit patients in the Companion Animal Clinic. The skilled technician requires a high degree of independent judgment when delivering critical care to ICU patients. This position reports directly to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at the Companion Animal Clinic. The hours for the Veterinary Technician Mid-shift ICU position are typically between 12:00pm-10:30pm – Monday through Thursday but may change depending on clinic needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in an animal hospital or veterinary clinic setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in an ICU or emergency setting is required for individuals who work the mid shift.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience with fluid therapy management.
• This position requires working in a team environment with a high focus on patient care.
• Detail oriented with the ability to promote a teaching atmosphere is essential.
• The individual must have the ability to learn the StringSoft Veterinary Management system, and have basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.
• Must be capable of working in an animal healthcare environment which typically involves sick and injured animals along with animal products and wastes including feces, urine, blood, vomit, and other body fluids.
• Must be willing and able to handle and/or transport deceased animals and animal parts as well as collect and transfer bio-hazardous waste.
• Must exhibit good customer service skills.
• Know the range of services the practice provides and the species it serves.
• Be reasonably familiar with breeds and coat colors.
• Follow OSHA standards.
• Be able to find Safety Data Sheets quickly.
• Know and use standard medical and business abbreviations.
• Use proper medical terminology and spelling when speaking and writing.
• Be familiar with infectious diseases, including their prevention and steps to reduce or eliminate transmission.
• Know the most common zoonotic diseases (infections from animals to humans).
• Have the physical strength and ability to stand for long periods, and be able to regularly lift pets and objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay, or dust.

Nice To Haves

• CVT certification from the State of Arizona is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to the Intensive Care Unit for hospitalization utilizing electronic records and treatment sheets
• Monitor physical conditions, wounds, and medical diseases of hospitalized patients including pain assessments, ensuring patients remain in stable condition
• Provide basic life support and advanced life support to critical care patients
• Assist with emergency medical care for critical patients under supervision of the attending veterinarian
• Use independent judgement to determine appropriate medical care to stabilize patients when attending veterinarian is not present
• Set up equipment and supplies correctly for hospitalization, treatments, and procedures
• Act as the primary care giver for ICU patients during the mid shift by completing the following duties under limited supervision: Take and record TPR at frequent intervals Complete calculations for proper dilutions of medications and fluid therapy management including opioids and other controlled drugs Administer medications and fluid therapy in accordance with timed treatments Restrain animals in a humane manner to minimize pain and stress Assist with anesthesia administration and monitoring Responsible for radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement and bandage changes Feed and exercise hospitalized animals as directed Work with veterinary students to create accurate hospitalization and treatment forms and estimates Ensure correct charges are entered in practice management software daily Assist veterinarians in running of routine and emergency lab samples Communicate with the veterinarian on duty and veterinary students on medical cases Recordkeeping - Adding appropriate patient notes into electronic medical record. Follow protocols in working with patients with infectious diseases Be the advocate for all patients in the Intensive Care Unit Discharge patients from the clinic Assist in instructional support of students in conjunction with the faculty during discussions and treatments Process laundry/linen as needed to always assure adequate and neat supply Maintain equipment and inventory in the department Must treat all employees, students, and clients with a high level of respect and follow customer service guidelines and protocols. Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
• We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees