Night Shift Emergency Vet Tech: ICU & ER Support

Arista Advanced Pet Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Arista Advanced Pet Care is seeking an Overnight Emergency Technician/Assistant to assist in triage, stabilization, and support for patients in the ER, ICU and related areas. You will work closely with the veterinary team to deliver high-quality care and communicate with pet owners about treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has emergency/critical care experience and a solid understanding of veterinary terminology, procedures, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• LVT, RVT or CVT license preferred but not required.
• Experience in ICU, emergency or specialty veterinary settings desirable.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, procedures and equipment.
• Basic proficiency with medical software systems and record-keeping.
• Ability to lift and carry animals and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working with potentially ill and difficult-to-handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Care for incoming emergency and hospitalized patients with ER/CC doctors.
• Utilize full technician skills including anesthesia monitoring and venipuncture.
• Collaborate with all hospital staff.
• Maintain ER and treatment area cleanliness.
• Communicate with pet owners about condition and treatment plan; log notes in medical records.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

ICU/ER experience

Owner communication

Medical record logging

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician License preferred

Job description

Arista Advanced Pet Care is seeking an Overnight Emergency Technician/Assistant to assist in triage, stabilization, and support for patients in the ER, ICU and related areas. You will work closely with the veterinary team to deliver high-quality care and communicate with pet owners about treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has emergency/critical care experience and a solid understanding of veterinary terminology, procedures, and equipment.