ICU Veterinary Technician: Emergency Care Specialist

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7/365 team in Phoenix, AZ. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supporting surgery and diagnostic procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Join a collaborative hospital with a culture of care, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ICU experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.

Skills

ICU experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7/365 team in Phoenix, AZ. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supporting surgery and diagnostic procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Join a collaborative hospital with a culture of care, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced emergency environment.