ICU Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus

AAVMP; O’Fallon, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Team member discounts

CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supportive nursing, and coordination with veterinarians during emergencies.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, and opportunities to work with advanced surgical capabilities in a busy hospital setting. Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with emergency & critical care patients.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, 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 knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database timely.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, supportive nursing, and coordination with veterinarians during emergencies.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, and opportunities to work with advanced surgical capabilities in a busy hospital setting. Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture are emphasized.