Overnight Veterinary ER/ICU Technician Assistant

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Holly Spr; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier Emergency and Specialty Hospital as an ER/ICU Technician Assistant. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, assisting with patient care and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with a passion for veterinary medicine, ready to grow through on-the-job training. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere where your contributions matter, and take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer Match

PTO

Uniform Allowance

Veterinary Discount

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the veterinary field required.
• Must have professional experience with canine and feline restraint.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and clinicians with patient care and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper protocols in the hospital.
• Enter patient vitals and assist with laboratory tests.

Skills

Patient Restraint

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Autonomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cornerstone

Instinct

Job description

Position:Overnight Veterinary ER/ICU Technician Assistant

Location: Durham, NC

Job Id:327

# of Openings:1

Overnights, 7on/7off Rotation - SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAID ON ALL HOURS WORKED

Are you looking to start a career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine? Are you looking for the opportunity to grow with on-the-job training? Look no further! The Triangle's premier Emergency and Specialty Hospital is growing! We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to join the TVRH team at our Durham location. We provide 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, radiology, neurology and rehabilitation and we're looking for team members who want to reach their fullest potential in a fast paced, fun, and stimulating environment.

We are currently seeking Technician Assistants for our Emergency/ICU Department. These roles function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. A strong work ethic, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and with a team are required.

Job Summary
The ER/ICU Technician Assistant (TA) role is responsible for assisting the technicians and clinicians so they are able complete daily tasks in an efficient manner. In conjunction with patient care, this role is also responsible for routine maintenance of the hospital ensuring proper infectious disease protocols are followed.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Properly restrain canine and feline patients for procedures
• Assist clinicians and technicians with patient care
• Assist in positioning and acquisition of patient radiographs
• Run in-house laboratory tests
• Set-up and prep for patient procedures
• Fill patient prescriptions
• Proactively assist team members throughout the hospital when necessary
• Enter patient vitals into Cornerstone and complete patient treatments in Instinct in addition to other necessary basic entry into patient records
• Stock supplies in ICU
• Add items to the want list as supplies are needed
• Complete service’s daily and weekly cleaning task lists
• Assist in cleaning duties including but not limited to laundry, sweeping/mopping floors, taking out the trash/recycling, cleaning treatment areas, cages, counter tops and bathrooms

General

• Identify and bring to the attention of the management, any issues or concerns and assist in the development of solutions
• Maintain professionalism in high pressure situation and around clients in varying emotional states.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1+ years of experience in the veterinary field
• MUST have professional experience with proper canine and feline restraint
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

In addition to a competitive salary, TVRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, vision, and dental
• HSA and FSA Plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match

Internal benefits include PTO, CE PTO and allowance, uniform allowance, and veterinary discount.