VETERINARY TECHNICIAN **$22-41/HR

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 58,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Double Time on Holidays

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Discount

401k

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

License Renewal Fees

Job summary

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Annapolis is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced ER team. You will triage, stabilize, and support veterinarians during overnight shifts, with generous shift differentials and benefits.

Responsibilities include in-house lab work, anesthesia support, radiography, IV therapy, and client communication. 1 year ER tech experience preferred; we offer competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

1 year of veterinary technician experience minimum, ER experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency setting.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Proficiency with veterinary software and record keeping.

Responsibilities

Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize by vitals.
Initiate stabilization and administer meds under vet direction.
Develop and implement treatment plans with veterinarians.
Perform in-house lab work and analyze samples.
Operate radiography equipment to image patients.
Assist with anesthesia during procedures and monitor vitals.
Provide post-surgical care and ICU support.
Deliver outstanding client service during triage and history gathering.

Skills

Critical care

Emergency care

Team communication

Vet software

Education

High School or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Idexx analyzers

Digital radiography

In-house lab

IV catheterization equipment

Job description

Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic!

Come join our fast-paced, exciting Emergency Room Team as a Veterinary Technician!

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology) and care for their patients overnight.

Shift Times Available

10PM-8AM

***GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL***

Additional $2 per hour between 4p-12a
Additional $5.5 per hour between 12a-8a

What You'll Get to Do

Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals
Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian
Administer high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarian
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers
Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs
Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment
Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques
Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
Correctly calculate drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian, including medication CRIs
Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations
Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases
Provide outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history

Time Off

At AAVEC we believe in Work - Life Balance and a healthy lifestyle which means the shift you are hired for is the shift time you will work every shift. This will help your life have some normalcy and consistency. We also believe in LOTS of time off, vacations, and spending quality time with your loved ones. Our rotation schedule was created by our veterinary technicians with the intent that it would allow them to take multiple vacations a year with using very little of their paid time off.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders
Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary based software applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment. Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times.
Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public in a professional manner
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language

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