What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU Veterinary Technician position at Encore Vet Group?
Friendship Hospital for Animals is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a full-time ICU Veterinary technician in our expanding Patient Care Department that currently includes several board-certified criticalists, one doctor who is residency trained in E/CC, and 11 full-time emergency staff doctors. We are currently seeking to add additional criticalists to our growing caseload.
Our ICU technicians are tasked with caring for our more critically ill patients and/or those requiring a high intensity of care. You must demonstrate a mastery of most technical skills, including simple surgical assisting and anesthetic monitoring. Although your primary role is facilitating patient care under the direction of the veterinarian and/or patient care supervisor, you will also be expected to take on more leadership responsibilities including training and mentoring junior team members.
What we are offering!
For a limited time, we are offering a Sign-on Bonus for eligible applicants!!!
Remarkable Culture - We work well as a team and are all about supporting each other and encouraging your career development! We foster a learning environment, provide opportunities for our team members to expand their skill set, and nurture individual growth and development.
Work-life Rewards - We offer a competitive wage, generous paid-time-off, medical, dental, vision, employer-funded HSA, shift differential for Sundays and overnights, family leave pay, 401k company match, continuing education allowance, pet care benefits, and more!
Work-Life Balance – We focus on the well-being of our team to provide work-life balance. A compressed schedule allows for more downtime! Shift differentials provided for overnight and weekend shifts! Currently hiring for all shifts.
Student Debt Freedom Award- You have the opportunity to be debt-free from your student loans! Any doctor or credentialed technician that has been with us for at least a year can apply for the award. Terms apply.
Career Advancement Opportunities- We pride ourselves on growing from within!
Signing bonus for LVT/CVT/RVT or at least 2 years of applicable experience. Bonus will dispersed half on first paycheck and half after 90 days of employment.
What we are looking for!
Excellent Patient Care - You care about our patients and their people and take pride in sharing your knowledge and educating clients. You enjoy taking the time to show compassion, a personalized touch, and attentive to clients and colleagues.
Team Spirit – Looking for a positive, motivated, hard-working candidate who has a thirst for knowledge and is committed to providing excellent patient care.
Experienced and new graduates are welcome to apply!
If you would like to work for a hospital that gives you the platform to do amazing things, we would love to learn more about you!
But first, check us out!
Our website: https://www.friendshiphospital.com/
We proudly partner with Encore Vet Group: https://encorevet.com/
Ready to join our team? Don't wait and apply today!
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- Provide a high level of nursing care to patients under the direction of the veterinarian
- Perform technical skills as required
- Provide support to the supervisor as needed
- Assist in the training and mentoring of all assistants and junior technicians
- Perform hospital sanitation and maintain treatment stock as needed
- Participate in continuing education and actively work to increase skill set
- Actively participate in generating solutions for problems or challenges in the department
- Other duties as assigned
Salary : $30 - $33
