Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician for their new facility in Chicago. This role involves fast-paced emergency care, collaboration with a skilled team, and opportunities for career growth. The technician will provide patient assessment, client education, and support in critical situations while benefiting from a comprehensive health package and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision and Dental

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, emergency experience desired.
• Flexibility with work hours required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment and treatment.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia.

Skills

Evaluating incoming patients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in calculations

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is thrilled to announce their newest location in Scottsdale, Arizona. MedVet is the nation’s premierveterinary-owned and ledorganization where all caregivers have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources. MedVet Phoenix will be nestled between the Joshua Tree and Hayden Park neighborhoods of Scottsdale.

Why Join MedVet Phoenix

MedVet Phoenix will be an advanced, collaborative 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital. The hospital is planned to be a 20,000 sq ft building with state-of-the-art equipment and design that will make it an outstanding facility to give and receive care.

We are looking for:

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Never a dull moment in the ER! Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another? Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different and there’s never the same case twice!

What you’ll do:

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• 401k with employer match
• Elective short-term disability and company paid long term disability
• Elective Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.