ER Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced Care & Impact

MedVet; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA and FSA options

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MedVet in Carmel, Indiana seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic emergency and specialty team. You’ll work with the DVM and patient care staff to evaluate incoming patients, prioritize care, and provide nursing and anesthesia support in a fast-paced ER.

The role requires a veterinary technician license or eligibility, prior veterinary experience (emergency preferred), and strong calculation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours, able to work extra hours when needed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Educate clients on home care, medications, and wellness.
• 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 prep samples for outside labs.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

State-Registered Vet Tech license

Job description

MedVet in Carmel, Indiana seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic emergency and specialty team. You’ll work with the DVM and patient care staff to evaluate incoming patients, prioritize care, and provide nursing and anesthesia support in a fast-paced ER.

The role requires a veterinary technician license or eligibility, prior veterinary experience (emergency preferred), and strong calculation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication are essential.