Emergency Vet Technician - Flexible Shifts & ER Impact

MedVet; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet in California seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. Shifts are varied; no set schedule, pick up shifts when available, with competitive hourly pay from $28.25 to $44.00 depending on skill and experience.

Responsibilities include rounds, patient assessment, collaboration with care team, client education, anesthesia induction and monitoring, in-house lab work, and support for DVM.

Qualifications

• RVT license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, 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.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care.
• Educate clients on home care, medications and wellness updates.
• 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 labs and prepare samples for external testing.

Skills

State RVT license

Emergency experience

Calculations

Flexibility

Fast-paced

Communication skills

Job description

MedVet in California seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. Shifts are varied; no set schedule, pick up shifts when available, with competitive hourly pay from $28.25 to $44.00 depending on skill and experience.

Responsibilities include rounds, patient assessment, collaboration with care team, client education, anesthesia induction and monitoring, in-house lab work, and support for DVM.