2cd Shift Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Holly Springs

Holly Springs (NC)

On-site

USD 1,500 - 2,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

HSA and FSA Plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

A veterinary referral hospital located in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant for the 2nd shift. This full-time role requires a minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience, including emergency care. The responsibilities include providing nursing care to critically ill patients, triaging emergencies, and monitoring patients under anesthesia. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a hiring bonus of $1,500 to $2,500 based on experience.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Current RVT in NC or eligible for NC registration is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience, with emergency experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients.
Triage incoming patients presenting on emergency.
Assess patient stability and obtain patient vital signs.
Perform diagnostics and treatments of emergency and hospitalized patients.
Monitor patients while under anesthesia.
Obtain samples for and perform in-house laboratory testing.

Skills

Technical skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience

Job description

Position: 2cd Shift Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Location: Holly Springs, NC

Experienced Veterinary Technician – 2cd Shift Holly Springs

HIRING BONUS $1500.00 – $2500.00 (based on experience)

Title: Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Medical Assistant

Schedule: 2rd shift 4pm-2am, Full-time, every other weekend, includes some holidays

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital is looking for a highly motivated, highly skilled individual to join our overnight team. We provide 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery. We are looking for technicians and assistants who want to utilize their skills to the fullest potential in a fast paced, fun, and stimulating environment.

Our services are expanding, and we are currently seeking qualified technicians or assistants for our second shift emergency and ICU team. This role functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility; solid technical skills, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and with a team are required.

Essential Job Duties:

Provide nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with specialty and emergency veterinarians
Triage incoming patients presenting on emergency
Assess patient stability and obtain patient vital signs
Perform diagnostics and treatments of emergency and hospitalized patients
Perform hourly patient assessment and monitoring
Observe patients and recognize changes in status
Place peripheral and central catheters
Restrain patients for exams and treatments
Set up and administer IV and SQ fluids
Maintain urinary catheters
Bandage removal and application
Perform suture and drain removal
Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs
Administer injectable medications (IV, IM, SQ)
Administer other medications (PO, OU, AU)
Maintain isolation protocols for infectious patients
Basic wound cleaning and care
Administer injectable and inhalant anesthesia
Monitor patients while under anesthesia and maintain a monitoring log
Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia
Obtain samples for and perform in house laboratory testing
Assist in CPCR