Emergency Veterinary Technician

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking dedicated veterinary emergency nurses to join their team. In this role, you will work with ECC specialists, providing critical care to animals while gaining hands-on experience in advanced treatments. With both full-time and part-time positions available, you will be part of a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and patient advocacy. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Competitive compensation based on experience

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K plan with company contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Uniform allowance

Trupanion pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine.
• VTS (ECC) preferred, or a passion for pursuing specialization.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess critical patients, providing immediate care.
• Collaborate with clinicians and fellow technicians to stabilize critically ill animals.
• Perform technical procedures, including IV catheterization and diagnostic imaging.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Licensed CVT, LVT, or RVT

Tools

Anesthesia

Monitoring

Emergency Procedures

Job description

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Are you passionate about emergency medicine and ready to take your career to the next level? Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is seeking skilled and dedicated veterinary emergency nurses to join our team of ECC experts. Here, you'll be immersed in an environment that prioritizes both learning and teaching, working alongside 9 ECC board-certified criticalists and an experienced team of emergency associates. You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced treatments and cutting-edge procedures while continuously expanding your skill set.

Why Join Us? As part of the CCVS team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:

• Work closely with and learn from leading ECC specialists and experienced associates.
• Be part of groundbreaking treatments and life-saving procedures, from mechanical ventilation to complex trauma cases.
• Hone your skills in transfusion medicine, anesthesia, pain management, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Actively engage in a learning environment that emphasizes continuous growth and collaboration—whether through formal Continuing Education or daily hands-on teaching moments.
  
  

What You'll Do: As an Emergency and Critical Care Nurse at CCVS, your role is pivotal to the care of our patients. You’ll:

• Triage and assess critical patients, providing immediate care as needed.
• Collaborate with clinicians and fellow technicians to stabilize and treat critically ill animals.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures, including IV catheterization, diagnostic imaging, and emergency anesthesia.
• Play a key role in patient monitoring, pain management, and post-operative care, ensuring the highest quality of medical attention.
• Be a core member of the healthcare team, advocating for patients and supporting their recovery through teamwork and communication.
  
  

About the Role: We have full-time and part-time positions available at our Buzzards Bay location. The schedule include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. The initial training schedule will vary to ensure you receive the best foundation in your new role.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K plan with company contributions
• Continuing education opportunities, including support for pursuing VTS (ECC) certification
• Uniform allowance
• Trupanion pet insurance for your own pets
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Who You Are

• Licensed CVT, LVT, or RVT (or eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months)
• VTS (ECC) preferred, or a passion for pursuing specialization
• Previous experience in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
• Skilled in anesthesia, monitoring, and emergency procedures
• A team player with strong communication skills and a calm, efficient approach under pressure
  
  

About Us: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a specialty and emergency-critical care hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, our mission is to provide top-notch, gold-standard care for pets. We are a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, offering support for fulfilling and sustainable careers.

Join us at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, where you can be a part of something truly extraordinary in veterinary medicine. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $25 - $29 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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