Emergency Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access (emotional wellbeing)

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, TN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join a busy emergency hospital. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, and deliver high-quality veterinary care to patients and clients.

Join a team that values compassionate care, collaboration, and professional growth. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced environment serving pets and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a current State of TN Veterinary Technician License
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications and ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms, and observe for clinical signs of disease.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, TN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join a busy emergency hospital. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, and deliver high-quality veterinary care to patients and clients.

Join a team that values compassionate care, collaboration, and professional growth. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced environment serving pets and families in the community.