Emergency Veterinary Technician I: Critical Care & Teaching

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is seeking an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician I to join the clinical care team. You will provide high-quality nursing care for inpatients and emergencies, supervise veterinary students, and support surgical and critical care activities.

This essential role includes holiday coverage and collaboration with a diverse professional team in a busy teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician, or similar technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to inpatient, outpatient, critically ill and emergent patients.
• Supervise and instruct veterinary students on each rotation.
• Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
• Complete at least 6 hours of RACE approved CE annually.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Electronic medical record system

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

AVMA accredited degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is seeking an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician I to join the clinical care team. You will provide high-quality nursing care for inpatients and emergencies, supervise veterinary students, and support surgical and critical care activities.

This essential role includes holiday coverage and collaboration with a diverse professional team in a busy teaching hospital environment.