ER Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA

FSA

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team. You will record rounds, assess patients, communicate with clients, and assist veterinarians with procedures.

The role emphasizes anesthesia monitoring, in-house lab work, client education, and nursing care for hospitalized patients. State-registered tech preferred; prior emergency experience and strong calculation skills are valued; flexible hours and teamwork are

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and able 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 case 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, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions)
• 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

Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary experience

Medical calculations

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced ER team. You will record rounds, assess patients, communicate with clients, and assist veterinarians with procedures.

The role emphasizes anesthesia monitoring, in-house lab work, client education, and nursing care for hospitalized patients. State-registered tech preferred; prior emergency experience and strong calculation skills are valued; flexible hours and teamwork are