Veterinary Technician Cardiology

Tufts Veterinary Emergency Service; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K and flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Tufts Veterinary Emergency Service in Walpole, MA, is seeking a part-time Cardiology Veterinary Technician to assist in specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions. The role demands a strong veterinary background and technical skills to provide exceptional patient care. Shifts will be determined based on needs, and the position emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Your responsibilities will include diagnostic procedures, patient monitoring, and collaborating with veterinary teams to ensure optimal care. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Technician.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can treat them compassionately.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cardiologist in diagnosing and managing heart-related conditions.
• Enter patient data and obtain diagnostic ECG recordings.
• Coordinate daily patient diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain and order medical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Veterinary medicine background

Exceptional technical skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Technology and/or Animal Science preferred

Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Walpole, MA 02081
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. It is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. The hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care. It continually seeks to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that promotes and strengthens the human‑animal bond.
• Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.

Position Overview

The Cardiology Veterinary Technician at Tufts VETS will play a crucial role in providing specialized care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. The role requires a strong background in veterinary medicine, exceptional technical skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The technician will assist the cardiologist in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart‑related conditions in patients, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care. The technician collaborates closely with veterinary teams, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to animal health.

Position Responsibilities

• Non‑Invasive Cardiovascular Services
  • Outpatient Receiving
    • Coordinate daily receiving schedule with doctors and liaison.
    • Coordinate daily patient diagnostic procedures.
    • Enter all patient charges for appointments and consultations.
    • Submit clinical pathology and anesthesia requests.
    • Submit and/or fill and sign‑off on patient prescriptions from the pharmacy.
    • Assist with filing and sending of outside scripts.
  • Electrocardiography
    • Enter patient data and obtain diagnostic ECG recordings.
    • Maintain and order supplies such as ECG paper, alligator clips, and batteries.
    • Interface with maintenance service.
    • Maintain ECG machines.
  • Non‑Invasive Blood Pressure
    • Obtain accurate blood pressure readings using Doppler, and maintain vitals recording in Stringsoft.
    • Maintain and order supplies such as blood pressure cuffs and gel.
    • Maintain diagnostic equipment and manometers.
  • Echocardiography
    • Enter patient data in patient archive.
    • Assist with animal restraint during echocardiogram.
    • Coordinate ultrasound machine maintenance and biannual check‑ups.
    • Transfer ultrasound images to workstation.
    • Maintain ultrasound table.
    • Maintain and order supplies such as ultrasound gel, Isopropyl alcohol, and portable oxygen tank.
  • Centesis and Aspirates
    • Assist with procedure (handling, shave/prep site).
    • Submit samples for cytology, culture and/or fluid analysis.
    • Maintain and order supplies such as catheters and needles, extension sets, 3‑way stopcocks, syringes, and fluid collection devices.
  • Holter and Event Monitors
    • Hook up monitors.
    • Maintain patient log and communicate requirements with owners.
    • Receive and organize returned monitors; submit data to NAVIX where applicable.
    • Order and maintain monitors and associated supplies such as memory cards, electrodes, alcohol pads, and Holter vets.
  • Cardiac Nursing Care
    • Receive cardiology patients for routine and emergency appointments, including taking accurate histories and performing initial vitals acquisition.
    • Maintain an updated medical record; start SOAPs and document vitals in Stringsoft.
    • Assist in admission of patients to ICU and help coordinate inpatient care/treatments when needed.
    • Collect blood and urine samples using proper techniques/sample handling.
    • Run in-house labs (renal panel w/ lytes, PCV/TPs, heartworm tests, blood gases, etc.).
    • Submit samples to clinical pathology or prepare for shipment to outside lab.
    • Administer medications as needed: PO, SQ, IM, IV.
    • Place IV catheters when need for inpatient hospitalization or outpatient procedures.
    • Administer flow‑by oxygen therapy as needed.
    • Perform digital radiographs.
    • Maintain and order supplies such as needles, syringes, catheters, injection caps, vacutainer tubes, and bandage material (gauze, Vetwrap).
  • General Maintenance
    • Clean and organize countertops, cabinets, etc.
    • Stock all supplies daily.
    • Launder towels and blankets.
    • Maintain oxygen hook‑up.
    • Maintain Cardiology Google Doc with pending labs, complete noted task requests in an organized and timely manner.
    • Maintain computers and printers.
  • Invasive Cardiovascular Services (minimally invasive PDA occlusion, transvenous pacemaker implantation)
    • Maintain cath lab inventory/surgical supply list.
    • Assist with procedures, surgical suite set‑up; organization of interventional supplies.
    • Sterilely open/present surgical supplies.
    • Assist with fluoroscopic measurements under doctor guidance.
    • Demonstrate interest and technical skill to act as sterile surgical assistant.
  • Client and Referring Veterinarian Communication
    • Schedule new and recheck appointments.
    • Prepare cost estimates.
    • Monitor cardiology email account throughout the day and assist with responses when requested, under doctor guidance.
    • Maintain cardiology phone log and make calls to clients for rechecks due, status updates (inpatient updates or routine outpatient check‑ins), relaying routine lab results.
  • Coordinate and refill prescription medications.
  • Assist in training new team members and veterinary students.
  • Collaborate effectively with veterinary staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Participate in continuous education to stay updated with advancements in veterinary cardiology practices.
  • Meet with supervisor and Clinical Services Manager regularly to review any concerns or issues.

  Professional Expectations

  • Assist in training new team members and veterinary students.
  • Collaborate effectively with veterinary staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Participate in continuous education to stay updated with advancements in veterinary practices.
  • Participate in regular team meetings.
  • Follow appropriate leadership structure when communicating, reporting, and resolving concerns and issues.
  • Maintain an optimistic attitude and follow TVETS policies including the Employee Code of Conduct. Conduct and interaction with team members and clients is a top priority and is continually evaluated.
  • Adhere to all hospital policies and standards as required by the employee manual.
  • Serve as a representative of the hospital. Display courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and team members.
  • Adhere to your work schedule. Be on the floor ready to work at the start of your shift.
  • Demonstrate initiative and teamwork in your duties each day.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and discourage gossip/rumors.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Follow all hospital safety protocols.
  • Provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional and confident manner, even under pressure.
  • Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with all team members.
  • Communicate openly, effectively, and regularly with all management/supervisors and specialists.
  • Maintain positive rapport between all hospital team members and clients.
  • Maintain open, positive, and productive communications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Specialty Technician Supervisor.

  Position responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the service or business without it being specifically included in the job description.

  SCHEDULE

  Part‑time commitment. Shifts TBD. Schedule subject to change at management’s discretion to meet the needs of the cardiology service. This position is considered essential and is therefore required to work as scheduled during inclement weather (i.e., during snowstorms).

  Compensation

  Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.

  Benefits

  Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.

  Qualifications / Requirements

  • Education and Licensure Requirements
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Degree in Veterinary Technology and/or Animal Science preferred.
    • Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred.
    • Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) desirable.
  • Experience Requirements
    • Minimum of 2 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Technician.
    • Prior experience working in specialty medicine preferred.
  • Personal Requirements
    • Minimum of 18 years old.
    • Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can treat them compassionately even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
    • Must support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy.
    • Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
    • Can multi‑task in a fast‑paced working environment.
    • Can stay calm and efficient under pressure.
    • Is detail oriented and reliable.
    • Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient/client care.
    • Has excellent communication skills.
    • Must be professional, approachable, and maintain an optimistic outlook.
    • Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
    • Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noise, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
  • Continuing Education
    • Maintain credentialing requirements and CE each year.
    • Advanced training and credentialing such as becoming a VTS is strongly encouraged.
    • Complete annual CE and training as assigned including educational reading.