What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Veterinary Technician position at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists?
Description
Urgent Care Veterinary Technician- Buzzards Bay, MA
At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, we're passionate about what we do and looking for like-minded individuals to join our Urgent Care team in Buzzards Bay, MA. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to utilize your technical skills while continuing to learn and grow your expertise. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across eight specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach.
About This Role
As an Urgent Care nurse, you'll play a crucial role on our team by supporting the urgent care veterinarian through non-critical, urgent cases that present through the ER service. Such cases will include but are not limited to, bandage changes, ear infections, non-critical urinary issues, and acute lameness. Delivering high-quality patient care is essential, from presentation to discharge, where you can expect to utilize, hone, and increase your skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities and Functions
Perform triage, obtain vitals, gather health histories, and document interactions, information, and observations using EMRs
Utilize technical skills to perform exceptional medical care, including venipuncture and diagnostic imaging.
Communicate and support the urgent care veterinarian and other departments as needed
Educate and support clients through discharge and follow-up instructions, explaining medications, and discussing what to watch for
Be a fundamental member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and outpatient teamwork.
Schedule and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)
Schedules include day into evening hours, weekend shifts, a holiday shift rotation, and potentially on-call hours as needed.
The initial training schedule may differ to ensure optimal training.
Generous compensation based on industry standards
Paid PTO and holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K
Generous Continuing Education Program, including VTS training track and doctor mentors
Uniform allowance
Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two team member's pets
Full-time Veterinary Social Worker on site for employees and clients
Company Sponsored EAP
Preferred Qualifications
Current CVT, LVT, or RVT, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months
Two years of veterinary general practice experience
Key Competencies
Excellent communication and time management skills
Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
Must be able to anticipate patient and team needs and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
Ability to apply critical thinking to problem-solving and to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Imagine being part of a team that not only values your growth as a professional but also supports it. At CCVS, investing in our employees' development is vital to achieving optimal patient care. That's why we offer an extensive in-house training program with incentives to pass nursing levels. We go even further by fully supporting your desire to obtain your CVT and / or VTS. With a generous education allowance based on experience, we help you take the necessary steps towards achieving your professional goals.
So why not join us and become part of the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists team? We're proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting sustainable, fulfilling careers for our team members while providing the best possible care to our community.
Additional Information
All applicants who are being considered for employment must pass a drug test before beginning work as part of the commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment.
