Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

License reimbursement

NAVTA membership

Mental wellness subscriptions (Head &

401(k) with match

Pet care discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency and Critical Care team. You will triage, stabilize, and monitor critically ill patients while collaborating with veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional care.

The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, precise venipuncture and IV placement, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Emergency veterinary care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients on arrival and assess condition.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Administer fluids, medications, and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to care for hospitalized patients.
• Monitor ICU patients and report changes to the team.
• Provide clear discharge instructions to clients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with cost estimates.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with radiographs and lab work.
• Perform transfusion-related tasks and manage oxygen delivery.
• Assist doctors during emergencies as needed.

Skills

Emergency care

Strong communication

High stress tolerance

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship trained

Job description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is growing its Emergency and Critical Care Service and seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight team!

In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team ensures that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need.

Key Responsibilities: The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient’s condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.

Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.

Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU):Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team. Assist in Departmental Rounds.

Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates.

Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring: Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.

Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.

Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics (i.e: CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT, UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.

Blood Transfusion Therapy: Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.

Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.

Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Plus More!

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship trained.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment

Compensation:

Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, Overnight/3rd shift, 3 x 12 hour shifts.

Key points in regarding our hospital’s commitment to professional development and employee well-being:

Technician Training and Development Coordinator Team: The Technician Training and Development Coordinator’s, works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in development, help set goals, and push our team to greatness. This not only benefits the individual technicians and assistants but also contributes to the overall quality of care provided at your hospital.

Health and Well-being: Prioritizing the health and well-being of our team is a leadership priority that ensures a positive workplace culture. A healthy and supported team is better equipped to provide the best care to patients and clients.

Benefits of joining the VCA AVCC

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership

• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)

• Referral bonuses and Competitive wages

• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for RVTs), sick time, and holiday pay

• 401(k) with corporate match

• Pet care discounts (40-100%)

• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

• Plus so much more!

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.