Emergency Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Critical Care

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners seeks a Veterinary Technician with emergency experience to join Animal Emergency and Surgical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. The role includes triage, anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and radiography.

You will care for hospitalized patients, assist with discharge instructions, and collaborate in a 24-hour facility with a compassionate team. A HS diploma and 1 year of vet/medical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of veterinary or medical experience.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Empathy toward clients and compassionate care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides client service and administers care to boarded, hospitalized, and inpatient pets.
• Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients throughout the day.
• Generates treatment plans.
• Gathers history and reviews treatment plans.
• Coordinates care of admitted and kennel patients with inpatient veterinarian.
• Collects samples.
• Opens templates and enters patient history.
• Communicates orders to appropriate staff.
• Assists with intravenous catheters and starting fluids.
• Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Ensures hospitalized patients are fed, watered, and comfortable.

Skills

Empathy toward clients

Excellent interpersonal communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

HS diploma or educational equivalent

Tools

X-ray knowledge

Job description

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners seeks a Veterinary Technician with emergency experience to join Animal Emergency and Surgical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. The role includes triage, anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and radiography.

You will care for hospitalized patients, assist with discharge instructions, and collaborate in a 24-hour facility with a compassionate team. A HS diploma and 1 year of vet/medical experience are preferred.