ER Veterinary Technician I – Critical Care

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician I to join our integrated clinical care team. You will provide high quality nursing care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergent patients and supervise veterinary students on rotations.

You will monitor and implement treatment plans, assist clinicians, maintain clean clinical spaces, teach students, and support research activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years veterinary assistant or technician experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle multiple patients.
• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergent patients.
• Supervise veterinary students on rotations.
• Monitor and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and diagnostics.
• Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and equipment.
• Provide coverage for other sections and participate in hospital initiatives.
• Complete 6 hours of RACE CE annually.

Skills

High School Diploma

Veterinary experience

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Dosage calculations

Fluid therapy

Medication administration

Team player

EMR basics

Lift 50 lbs

Education

AVMA-accredited bachelor

AVMA-accredited associate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician I to join our integrated clinical care team. You will provide high quality nursing care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergent patients and supervise veterinary students on rotations.

You will monitor and implement treatment plans, assist clinicians, maintain clean clinical spaces, teach students, and support research activities.