Relief ER/ICU Veterinary Technician (Critical Care)

Community Veterinary Partners; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Holly Springs, NC, is seeking Relief ER/ICU Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Medical Assistant for seasonal relief work. The role involves nursing critical care, emergency triage, and collaboration with specialists, with varied schedule and on-site duties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of veterinary experience and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred further education in Veterinary Technology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years professional veterinary experience (GP experience accepted).
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Biology, Animal Science or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with specialty and emergency veterinarians.
• Participate in nurse rounds.
• Triage incoming patients presenting on emergency.
• Assess patient stability and obtain patient vital signs.
• Perform diagnostics and treatments of emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Observe patients and recognize changes in status.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and with

Critical care nursing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years veterinary experience

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Biology, Animal Science

Job description

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Holly Springs, NC, is seeking Relief ER/ICU Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Medical Assistant for seasonal relief work. The role involves nursing critical care, emergency triage, and collaboration with specialists, with varied schedule and on-site duties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of veterinary experience and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred further education in Veterinary Technology or related fields.