ER Veterinary Technician - Emergency Care & Triage

Stryker Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital Englewood, Colorado is hiring ER Veterinary Technicians to support hospital operations with dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include patient care, examinations, diagnostics, surgeries assistance, nursing care, and maintaining medical records.

The hospital brings together specialists, emergency clinicians, and support staff under one roof to foster a collaborative culture

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in veterinary medicine is required.
• Experience with radiographs is required.
• Triage experience is required.
• Strong client communication skills are essential.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary medicine experience

Triage

Radiographs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital Englewood, Colorado is hiring ER Veterinary Technicians to support hospital operations with dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include patient care, examinations, diagnostics, surgeries assistance, nursing care, and maintaining medical records.

The hospital brings together specialists, emergency clinicians, and support staff under one roof to foster a collaborative culture