Tufts V.E.T.S. is a premier level 1 emergency and specialty hospital in New England. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including 24-hour emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.

Sign-On Bonus: $3,500

About the Position: To provide veterinary nursing care specific to the Dermatology service.

• Schedule appointments/work with client liaison for schedule coordination
• Obtain a comprehensive history from clients, including TPR & weight
• Admit and/or discharge patients
• Hold/restraint of patients
• Venipuncture (including IV/IM/SQ injections, IV catheter placement)
• Able to administer medications via PO, SQ, IM, or IV
• Have comprehensive knowledge of basic monitoring for patients under sedation
• Participate in a double check system for prescriptions /refills
• Prepare samples / prescriptions for shipping
• Patient workups/assist with procedures
• Create estimates for procedures and inpatients and submit for clinician approval
• Cytology
• Microscope operation & Care
• Run in-hospital bloodwork
• Coordinate consults from other departments when needed
• Enter charges for client invoice for both inpatients and outpatients
• Prepare samples/ order lab work
• Track lab samples
• Stock / clean exam room and treatment area
• Maintain department’s supplies and special orders
• Prepare supply list for ordering
• Monthly audit expiration dates on supplies
• Change stains as needed
• Update and maintain allergen stock for immunotherapy
• Prepare patient immunotherapy
• Client education /explain treatment plan /review discharge instructions with owner/discuss medications
• Communicate with referring veterinarians and other specialty practices as needed
• Call backs, confirmation calls and follow up calls
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when talking with clients to assess concerns, urgency, and interventional needs
• Follow through with client conversations to assure appropriate action has taken place and questions have been answered
• Record all client communications in communication log
• Assure that doctors receive all messages from clients
• Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate an advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Display superior communication skills with other technicians and doctors to assure that all daily tasks are completed, and client needs are met
• Display an ability to navigate challenging conversations with clients. Anticipate conversations that may be highly emotionally charged or challenging and address accordingly
• Display advanced knowledge of common dermatologic disease processes so that client questions and concerns can be answered accurately and efficiently
• Communicate with professionalism, courtesy, and warmth in all interactions with clients
• Provide clients with basic patient updates excluding details regarding prognosis, diagnosis, and lab results
• Accurately prepare patients for discharge to client
• Dispense all medications to go home as prescribed
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
• Perform physical assessments, record observations in electronic medical records
• Explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions on patient discharges

Shift: Fulltime (40 hours) benefit position within the Dermatology service. Days, Monday to Thursday.

Personal Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years old
• Minimum 3 years working as a Veterinary Technician
• Ideally should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Dermatology or related specialty medicine
• Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
• CVT, LVT, and/or VTS preferred
• Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
• Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
• Is detailed oriented and reliable
• Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Excellent client communication skills
• Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a positive outlook
• Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.

Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.

Benefits: ull-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.

Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu