Emergency Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a motivated and experienced veterinary technician to join our team. Responsibilities include obtaining patient vitals, administering medications, and managing care in a collaborative environment. We offer benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable, professional, and ready to contribute positively to our service culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician with strong patient care skills.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and history from clients.
• Restrain animals humanely for examinations.
• Administer medications and manage IV catheters.
• Complete medical records in management software.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Job description

Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is the leading provider of specialty & emergency veterinary services in Arkansas. We offer a culture of care for our clients, patients, and staff. Our team of Specialists, doctors, and staff work together to provide the best quality of life for the patient, the best client experience, and a collaborative work environment.

We welcome all qualified candidates looking to promote the advancement of our services, provide superior clinical care, customer service, and be a positive contribution to our culture in service to our clients. We are looking for a bright, motivated, energetic, upbeat experienced veterinary technician to join our growing practice. To become part of our staff you must be diligent, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Contribution to a team environment with the goal to provide the best quality of life for the patient and the best client experience is key to success.

Duties

• Obtain vitals of patient and a thorough history from client at presentation
• Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
• Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
• Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
• Radiology techniques and positioning
• Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters including central lines
• Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
• Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
• Administer oral, injectable, and CRI medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
• Knowledge of CPR procedures
• Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
• Complete medical records in hospital management software
• Fill prescriptions prior to discharge
• Review discharge instructions with client
• Handle client calls and questions, including schedule appointments
• Work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Shift differentials for overnights and weekends

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week, we are currently looking for the following shifts:
• Overnight: 6PM - 6AM
• Weekend, day shift: 6AM - 6PM (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday)

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V