What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician, ER/ICU position at Ethos Veterinary Health?
ER/ICU Veterinary Technician – VERC Hawaii
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. Our skilled team of board-certified specialists and emergency professionals collaborates to deliver exceptional care. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools including a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and electrochemotherapy, VERC is dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine across the Hawaiian Islands.
Our Mission
To set the benchmark for veterinary emergency and specialty medicine by offering progressive and comprehensive patient care.
Key Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Technician in the ER/ICU, your role will involve:
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who:
Joining the VERC team comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. Our skilled team of board-certified specialists and emergency professionals collaborates to deliver exceptional care. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools including a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and electrochemotherapy, VERC is dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine across the Hawaiian Islands.
Our Mission
To set the benchmark for veterinary emergency and specialty medicine by offering progressive and comprehensive patient care.
Key Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Technician in the ER/ICU, your role will involve:
- Patient Care: Triaging incoming patients, assisting veterinarians with assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, including catheter placement.
- Lab Work: Collecting and processing samples (blood, urine, free fluid, fine needle aspirates) efficiently.
- Radiology: Utilizing imaging modalities to assist in patient diagnostics.
- Anesthesia: Monitoring, executing, and recovering sedation and anesthetic events.
- Client Interaction: Providing outstanding client care to ensure long-term relationships.
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who:
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and can adapt to various communication styles.
- Has excellent organizational skills, time management, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Maintains professionalism and composure in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
- Demonstrates expertise in operating patient monitoring, laboratory, radiographic, and anesthetic equipment.
- Has strong math skills to calculate medication dosages, fluid rates, and other treatments accurately.
- At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician in a progressive general practice or 1 year in a specialty practice.
Joining the VERC team comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance (with an optional 100% employer-paid plan), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off and uniforms.
- Generous continuing education (CE) allowance.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19
