Emergency & ICU Veterinary Technician - Contingent

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Sunset (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team in Sunset, Utah. This role requires a dynamic individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling critical situations with ease and adaptability.

Your primary responsibilities will include patient evaluations, treatment plan discussions, and monitoring care for hospitalized patients. Exceptional communication skills and prior veterinary experience are essential. We offer competitive perks such as shift differentials and an allowance for uniforms.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans and client communication.
• Provide client education on medications and care instructions.
• Assist DVM with patient assessments and procedures.
• Monitor and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform laboratory testing and prepare samples.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations proficiency

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

Veterinary Technician - Contingent

Never a dull moment in the ER! Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another? Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different and there’s never the same case twice!

What you’ll do:

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits include:

• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug‑free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.