Emergency Vet Tech - Contingent Shifts & Night Differential

MedVet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Contingent Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Specialty team. This on-site role focuses on fast-paced case management, patient assessment, and collaboration with DVMs and caregivers in a dynamic ER environment.

Requirements include a State Registered Veterinary Technician license and prior veterinary experience, particularly in emergency settings. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for client updates and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician required in the state.
• Experience in small animal or emergency settings preferred.
• Strong math and dosing calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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: home care instructions, medications and 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

Skills

Calculations

Fast-paced work

Communication

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Contingent Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Specialty team. This on-site role focuses on fast-paced case management, patient assessment, and collaboration with DVMs and caregivers in a dynamic ER environment.

Requirements include a State Registered Veterinary Technician license and prior veterinary experience, particularly in emergency settings. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for client updates and team coordination.