ER Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MedVet in California is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced emergency and specialty team. You will evaluate patients, assist DVMs, monitor anesthesia, and provide client education and nursing care for hospitalized patients.

Ideal candidates have a State Registered Veterinary Technician license or equivalent and prior emergency experience, with strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, rates, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• 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 additional information as necessary.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing 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 (indications, adverse reactions) 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calculations

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet in California is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced emergency and specialty team. You will evaluate patients, assist DVMs, monitor anesthesia, and provide client education and nursing care for hospitalized patients.

Ideal candidates have a State Registered Veterinary Technician license or equivalent and prior emergency experience, with strong math and communication skills.