ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA-Accred

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking qualified veterinary professionals to join our emergency team. Duties include triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, and anesthesia management.

Strong communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years vet med experience preferred, CVT preferred but not required.
• ER or Urgent Care experience is highly preferred, but not required for more experienced applicants.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude as a team member.
• Must arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Some weekend shift availability is required.
• Exceptional customer service and ability to communicate treatment plans clearly.
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets calmly and safely.
• Proficient in collecting samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin) and processing tests.
• Proficient in radiographs and dental radiographs positioning.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.
• Able to receive feedback professionally to maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Veterinary experience

ER/Urgent care background

Punctuality

Communication skills

Customer service

Laboratory sample handling

Anesthesia/monitoring

Team player

Education

CVT preferred

Job description

Here at Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital, our team is led by dedicated veterinarians with decades of experience in animal health. Our state-of-the-art facility is furnished with the latest technology and equipment to care for everything from minor to severe emergencies. We have four exam rooms, an on-site blood bank, and a fully stocked pharmacy to evaluate and deliver emergency treatment. Our surgical suite is equipped with continuous critical care monitoring to observe every case with which we are faced. We have in-house radiology, lab analysis, and ultrasound. No matter how big or small the patient and their needs are, we continuously strive to set and deliver a high standard of compassionate care!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-years vet medexperience preferred, CVTpreferredbut not required.
• Previous experience in ER or Urgent Care is highly preferred, but not required for more experienced applicants.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Some weekend shift availability is required.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs,positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/