Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician - days

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider seeks a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician who is passionate about animal health. This role involves constant patient monitoring, assisting in veterinary procedures, and client education to improve patient outcomes. MedVet offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in calculations (drugs, infusion rates).
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with work hours.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds and discuss cases.
• Partner with the patient care team on treatment plans.
• Provide client education and nursing care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

Prior veterinary experience

Nursing or critical care experience

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations, including chemotherapy, radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology, and more. We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion to get the job done. Use your passion to enhance the MedVet experience for our clients, patients, and teammates.

We are looking for: Nursing & ICU Veterinary Technician

Join our Nursing department, where there is never a dull moment! Our patients require constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are followed. This department is ideal for someone who can identify patient distress, enjoys phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery, and client follow-up and education.

What you’ll do:

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education, including home care instructions, medication information (indications, adverse reactions), and general wellness updates for hospitalized patients.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Who you are:

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous nursing or critical care experience is preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, infusion rates, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexible 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.

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• HSA, FSA, and independent care spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Shift differentials and on-call pay.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
• Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance, plus company-paid long-term disability.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance programs.
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free organization; employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.