Veterinary Critical Care Technician Assistant, CASE

Ethos Veterinary Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital as a Critical Care Technician Assistant. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, providing exceptional care to patients in a state-of-the-art facility. You'll assist in various critical care tasks, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and their owners. With a focus on growth and development, this position allows you to make a real impact in the lives of animals while being part of a collaborative and innovative veterinary community. If you're passionate about veterinary care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices and terminology.
• Minimum 1-2 years of veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and support to all departments.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding patient updates.
• Assist with patient procedures and documentation.

Skills

Veterinary Practices Knowledge

Client Communication Skills

Ability to Multi-task

Fluent English

Education

1-2 years Veterinary Experience

Job description

Veterinary Critical Care Technician Assistant

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital? Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is a rapidly growing, 24/7, 32,000 sq. ft. hospital located in Boulder, Colorado. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Critical Care Technician Assistant to join our team!

In this Critical Care Technician Assistant position, you will work as a part of the Critical Care team to ensure exceptional patient care and provide overall support and assistance to all CASE departments, doctors, and hospital team members. The person in this position is a direct conduit for all CASE Critical Care needs.

Location:

• Boulder, CO

Compensation:

• $20-$23/hr based on experience

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday - Thursday
• 7am-5pm (30-minute unpaid meal)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Exemplify a positive, supportive culture within the department as well as within the hospital
• Possess well-developed client communication skills and maintain current understanding of hospitalized caseload to assist with owner updates and communications
• Foster relationships with referring veterinarians to promote seamless transfer of Critical Care patients to the hospital
• General Cleaning/Stocking
• Greeting owners and patients (new transfers, rechecks, in-patients, etc.)
• Taking initial history including review of patient progress since discharge or transfer and listing medications patient is on and refills needed if applicable
• Presenting estimates to owner and following proper admitting protocols
• Submission of diagnostics with technician guidance
• Compile new patients' referring medical records and imaging
• Under guidance of nurse, able to set up basic procedures (IVC, O2 cage, triage monitoring, etc.)
• Compile medications and discharges prior to patient discharge
• Perform owner call backs of discharged patients and document
• Able to set up basic procedures without nurse guidance and show initiative to set up more advanced procedures with direct oversight
• Review discharges with owner under nurse supervision
• Additional duties as assigned

Critical Care Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Perform a comprehensive physical examination with guidance from technician
• Practice proper and safe patient restraint
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ veterinary experience required, with technical assistant experience highly desirable.
• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Practice preferred
• Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision
• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = time and a half
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training

Why Join CASE?

• Be part of a growing and dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Provide exceptional care to our patients and make a real impact in their lives.

If you are passionate about veterinary care and eager to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today!

For more information about us, please visit https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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