Evening Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician

MedVet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur

Short-Term Disability and Life/Accid.

Continuing Education Opportunities and

Assistance Program

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced emergency and specialty team. You will assist with patient care, anesthesia, lab work and client education in a dynamic hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a State Registered Veterinary Technician license (or be licensed soon), have veterinary experience, and excel in calculations and clear communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; nursing or critical care 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 cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluate 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 and general wellness updates.
• 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

RVT license

Veterinary experience

Calculations

Communication

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced emergency and specialty team. You will assist with patient care, anesthesia, lab work and client education in a dynamic hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a State Registered Veterinary Technician license (or be licensed soon), have veterinary experience, and excel in calculations and clear communication with clients and colleagues.