ER/ICU Relief CVT

MARS Veterinary; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

401(k) plan

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking a relief ER/ICU Technician to support our fast-growing 24/7 Specialty and Emergency/Critical Care hospital in the United States.

The ideal CVT will deliver expert patient care, perform radiology and anesthesia monitoring, and maintain accurate medical records while supporting doctors and other staff. A minimum of 1 year in a veterinary hospital is required, with strong communication and physical endurance essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• CVT credential required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting in procedures.
• Laboratory work and patient recordkeeping.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals and assist doctors.

Skills

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a fast growing, 24/7 Specialty and Emergency/Critical Care hospital seeking relief ER/ICU Technician.

Compensation: $ 31 - $ 36 / hr

Job Description

Why We Want You! We are seeking a skilled and passionate Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our ECC Department.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet caregiver- by delivering an outstanding client experience- so they will partner with us for the care of their companion animals. You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
• Teamwork advocate
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia
• Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
• Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a veterinary hospital
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, referring veterinarians, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, and must be adaptable
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy, high-producing department
• Compassion for pets and people, understanding and respect for others’ choices.
• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with allergens, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.