Emergency Veterinary Technician - Contingent

MedVet; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for a contingent role in Utah. You will work with the ER team to manage rapid case flow, assist DVMs, perform anesthesia monitoring, labs, and client education to support hospitalized patients.

The role requires an active RVT license or eligibility, with prior emergency experience preferred and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Flexible hours and on-site work are available.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license preferred.
• Emergency veterinary care experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Collaborate with patient care team on treatment plans and nursing care.
• Educate clients on home care, medications and wellness updates.

Skills

RVT license

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Stress tolerance

Medical calculations

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

DescriptionWe thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

DescriptionWe thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates. We are looking for: Emergency Veterinary Technician - ContingentNever a dull moment in the ER! Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another? Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different and there's never the same case twice! What you’ll do:

• 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, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general 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

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, 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

Perks and Benefits include:

• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.