ER Vet Tech: Night Shift, Teaching & Critical Care

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,900,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

PSLF opportunity

Job summary

University of Minnesota's Veterinary Medical Center seeks an entry-level Licensed Veterinary Technician to support the Small Animal Emergency Room. Under a DVM, you deliver high-quality veterinary technical care across wellness, diagnostics, treatment, and client education in a fast-paced academic clinical setting.

The role focuses on direct patient care, clinical support, teaching, and collaboration with faculty, students, and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program or equivalent education.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT or equivalent) in good standing, or eligible within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and assessment information.
• Triage ER arrivals and participate in CPR and Recover Initiative labs.
• Place and maintain IV catheters; administer medications, fluids, and transfusions.
• Perform nursing care including wound care, catheter management, and monitoring.
• Assist with radiography, sedation, and recovery monitoring; assist ICU/wards when possible.
• Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, vaccines, and post-care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Vet terminology

Computer skills

Animal handling

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program

Credentialed Veterinary Technician eligible within 12 months

Job description

University of Minnesota's Veterinary Medical Center seeks an entry-level Licensed Veterinary Technician to support the Small Animal Emergency Room. Under a DVM, you deliver high-quality veterinary technical care across wellness, diagnostics, treatment, and client education in a fast-paced academic clinical setting.

The role focuses on direct patient care, clinical support, teaching, and collaboration with faculty, students, and staff.