Emergency Veterinary Technician – Fast-Paced Critical Care

AAVMP; Maine; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Brewer, ME is seeking a compassionate and skilled full-time Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will work with specialists and use state-of-the-art care to support after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Starting at $28.00/hr, commensurate with license and experience, with quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed's profit-sharing program. Candidates should have 2 years of experience and hold a credential (LVT, CVT, or RVT).

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Credential (LVT, CVT, or RVT) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage evaluation of the condition of a variety of patients.
• Create and maintain treatment sheets.
• Calculate and administer scheduled medications, continuous infusions, and blood products.
• Place and maintain catheters (central and peripheral venous, and urinary).
• Record all treatments and patient status observations.
• Charge for all treatments and procedures.
• Alert the DVM with any changes in a patient's status.
• Perform anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
• Perform radiographs and laboratory analyses.
• Interact with clients, provide patient updates, financial updates, and manage patient visits.
• Able to comfort, handle and restrain large and small animals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Education

LVT, CVT, or RVT credential

Job description

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Brewer, ME is seeking a compassionate and skilled full-time Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will work with specialists and use state-of-the-art care to support after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Starting at $28.00/hr, commensurate with license and experience, with quarterly bonuses under Rarebreed's profit-sharing program. Candidates should have 2 years of experience and hold a credential (LVT, CVT, or RVT).