ER Vet Tech: Night Shift, Fast-Paced Care

MedVet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet in Vancouver, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our Emergency team. This fast-paced ER role requires a State Registered Veterinary Technician license and prior emergency experience.

Shift: 4:00 PM–2:00 AM, Week A Wed-Sat and Week B Thu-Sat, with night shift differentials to reward hours. You will collaborate with the DVM and care team, monitor anesthesia, perform in-house labs, educate clients, and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• MedVet provides license transfer assistance.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRI, unit conversions).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Collaborate with patient care team on treatment plans and nursing care.
• Provide client education on home care, medications, and wellness updates.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house lab testing and prepare samples for outside labs.

Skills

ER experience

Calculations

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet in Vancouver, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our Emergency team. This fast-paced ER role requires a State Registered Veterinary Technician license and prior emergency experience.

Shift: 4:00 PM–2:00 AM, Week A Wed-Sat and Week B Thu-Sat, with night shift differentials to reward hours. You will collaborate with the DVM and care team, monitor anesthesia, perform in-house labs, educate clients, and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.