Specialty Veterinary Technician

Join Our Team of Compassionate Animal Care Experts!

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible Scheduling (No weekends)
• Pay Differential for shifts after 6 PM
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun and Supportive Working Environment
• Opportunity to Interact with Pets
• Anesthesia and Critical Care Training
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Real-Time Accrual PTO
• Uniform Allowance

Job Summary:
We are looking for passionate Veterinary Technicians (Critical Care/Emergency/Surgery) to join our team at a thriving private clinic housed in a state-of-the-art facility. In this role, you will deliver outstanding ICU and emergency care, provide critical care nursing, oversee patient recovery, and support veterinarians during surgeries. Our team is dedicated to advancing animal health, and we are eager to meet professionals committed to delivering top-tier care for pets.

Shifts:

• Mon–Thurs: 7 AM–6 PM
• Mon–Thurs: Noon–8 PM
• Mon–Thurs: 6 PM–2 AM
• Mon–Thurs: 12 AM–8 AM
• Friday: Rotations

(For Overnight shifts training will occur during daytime hours before shift assignments.)

Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming pets and obtain patient history from owners.
• Record vital signs, draw blood samples, and administer medications.
• Assist veterinarians during surgeries and monitor patients pre-and post-operatively.
• Deliver ICU care and ensure the well-being of critically ill patients.
• Provide thorough discharge instructions to clients.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and patient care records.
• Work closely with ICU doctors and nurses to monitor and respond to patient decompensation.

Advanced ICU-specific skills (to be learned during training):

• CPR
• Urinary catheter placement (male and female)
• Single and double-lumen PICC lines
• Arterial and central line catheter placement and care
• Perfusion analysis, electrolyte, and blood gas analysis
• Nursing care for patients on ventilators, with tracheostomies, chest tubes, feeding tubes, etc.
• Administering nutrition through feeding tubes and calculating CRIs (e.g., analgesics, inotropes, vasopressors).

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Proficient in animal care, handling, and ICU nursing.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care.
• Exceptional teamwork abilities and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to multitask and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
• A compassionate approach and love for animals.
• Experience in client service.

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