Per Diem/On-Call ECC/ICU Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Dennis Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled veterinary technician to join their emergency and critical care team. This per diem role offers flexibility and the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while making a significant impact on patient care. You will be responsible for assisting in emergency procedures, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate care to critically ill patients. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in your veterinary career. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of veterinary ECC experience required.
• Current licensure as CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering best care for patients in emergency settings.
• Perform emergency triage and stabilize critically ill patients.

Skills

Veterinary Emergency Care

Anesthesia Monitoring

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Current CVT, LVT, or RVT

VTS (ECC)

RECOVER Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

Job description

Per Diem/On-Call ECC/ICU Veterinary Technician (Dennis, MA)

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our passionate and dedicated ECC team at our Dennis, MA, location on a per diem basis. This is perfect if you are looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to showcase your technical skills while expanding your knowledge and expertise.

Earn extra income or enjoy a flexible schedule while helping us provide exceptional care to our patients. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

About This Role

As a per diem technician, your primary responsibility will be to assist doctors and other team members in delivering the best possible care for each patient. You will be tasked with various duties, including triage, admission, hospitalization, and discharge of patients. During your tenure, you will acquire and use skills such as monitoring changes in vital signs, pain management, transfusion medicine, mechanical ventilation, and table cases.

Responsibilities and Functions

1. Be available and ready for work when scheduled for open shifts or on-call.
2. Perform emergency triage, obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, and document interactions, information, and observations using electronic medical records (EMRs).
3. Assist in stabilizing critically ill patients as they arrive at the emergency room.
4. Use technical skills to provide exceptional medical care, including venipuncture, placing IV catheters, and performing diagnostic imaging.
5. Assist emergency clinicians with procedures by helping with induction, preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
6. Provide advanced nursing to critically ill patients utilizing sophisticated technical skills, exceptional communication and advocacy, and compassionate care.
7. Be a vital member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and teamwork in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Schedule

This is a per diem position. You will choose your shifts based on your flexibility and hospital needs in collaboration with hospital leadership.

Education Qualifications

1. Current CVT, LVT, or RVT, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months, is strongly preferred.
2. VTS (ECC) preferred, or the desire to earn a specialization.
3. RECOVER certified preferred.

Required Experience Qualifications

1. Two years of veterinary ECC experience is required.
2. Experience in anesthesia and monitoring of emergency procedures (such as wound repairs).

Key Competencies

1. Excellent communication and time management skills.
2. Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude.
3. Must be able to anticipate patient and team needs and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.
4. Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner.
5. Ability to apply critical thinking to problem-solving and to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. We specialize in providing quality medical care for pets and have over 20 specialists across nine specialties. We are committed to ensuring that pets receive the best possible care, and our team is highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated to providing that gold-standard medical care.

As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital in Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We are looking for experienced veterinary professionals who are enthusiastic and willing to meet the highest standards for quality and performance. Our ideal candidate has a friendly and positive team-player approach and thrives in a challenging and rewarding work environment.