National Veterinary Associates is hiring: Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emer

Job Description

Animal ER of University Park is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician for our overnight emergency team. We are currently open 24 hours from 7am Thursday through 7am Tuesday and looking to soon expand our operating hours to 24/7. Our technicians play a vital role in assisting Veterinarians with managing hospitalized cases, providing quality nursing care, and ensuring our patients are comfortable during their stay with us.

Why choose Animal ER of University Park?

We are a team that works hard and is passionate about our work. We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.

Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.

A great learning environment! Our tenured team of CVTs, CVAs, and other experienced support staff enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide new hires.

Schedule - Full Time, Overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The Ideal Candidate:

* Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR equivalent clinical experience

* Previous Veterinary Experience required, > 2 years preferred

* Treat each patient and client with the highest level of compassion & care.

* Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.

* Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.

* Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.

* Contribute as a team member to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.

* Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.

* Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR.

* Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.

* Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.

* Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.

* Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.

* Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.

* Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,

* Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.

* Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans.

* Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.

* Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.

Benefits:

* Full premium paid Medical Insurance (employee only)

* Dental and Vision coverage

* CE Allowance

* Scrub Allowance

* Shift Differential for overnight and weekend shifts

* Employee Pet Discount

* Paid Time Off

* 401k

* Short Term/Long Term Disability

* Life Insurance

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

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, EVH 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 Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.