ER Veterinary Technician — $10k Sign-On, Evenings

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

PTO

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for evening shifts in Utah. The role involves fast-paced ER care, patient assessment, anesthesia induction, and client education while supporting the DVM and nursing team.

You will prioritize incoming cases, perform in-house labs, and participate in treatment planning, always focusing on compassionate patient care and clear communication with clients.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical skills

Client communication

Drug calculations

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license (preferred)

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for evening shifts in Utah. The role involves fast-paced ER care, patient assessment, anesthesia induction, and client education while supporting the DVM and nursing team.

You will prioritize incoming cases, perform in-house labs, and participate in treatment planning, always focusing on compassionate patient care and clear communication with clients.