Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Durham; University Estates (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Annual scrub allowance

Free RACE-approved CE

Employee pet care discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Durham is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to serve as ER/ICU Floor Lead. The role requires autonomy, leadership, and strong critical care skills in our 24/7 emergency setting.

Ideal candidates are RVTs with 2+ years in emergency/ICU veterinary medicine and a collaborative team mindset. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in emergency or ICU veterinary medicine.
• Ability to lead and train staff in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting.
• Strong knowledge of emergency medications and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ER/ICU floor activities and prioritize workflow.
• Assist in staff training and coordinate with management.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, staff and clients.

Skills

Dosage calculations

Central lines placement

Anesthetic monitoring

CPR leadership

Critical care nursing

Education

Registered RVT (preferred)

Tools

Emergency veterinary care tools

Job description

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Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Durham, Durham, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4642

Salary Range: $24.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead

Looking for the next step in your veterinary career in emergency medicine? We are seeking an experienced RVT or highly skilled assistant to join our team as a floor lead!

About Us

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology and rehabilitation. Our new facilities offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services.

Known for our team-oriented and collaborative atmosphere, we work every day to foster and maintain a supportive, positive, open, and collaborative culture that is family oriented, and employee focused. With a committed staff of 19 veterinarians and over 50 support team members, we bring dedicated, high-quality care to our community 24 hours and day, 7 days a week.

About You

As an ER/ICU RVT with TVRH you would function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, so there are a few things that are a must:

• The more you know – No body knows it all, but your patient care knowledge and skills should be solid. You should be willing, enthusiastic even, to learn and try new things and to share what you do know with others
• Be Kind – Treat your team, your patients and your clients with the respect, compassion and consideration you would like to be shown if you were in their shoes…or paws
• No I in TEAM – Cheesy but true, the ability to work both independently and with a team, while maintaining a positive attitude is critical. Being willing to help where you are needed keeps the team going and the care flowing
• Never work a day in your life – What’s that saying? If you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life! Be passionate, have fun, LOVE what you do!

About the Job

Our leads work on the floor as emergency technicians or assistants with additional responsibilities including assisting in task prioritization and workflow, training, and acting as a liaison between staff and management.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to prioritize in a busy emergency room setting
• Ability to lead the team in a respectful, collaborative manner to achieve common goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates, clinicians, management, and clients

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced drug dosage calculations including dilutions and multi-drug CRI calculations
• Proficiency in the placement of sampling or central lines, NE and NG tubes, and nasal oxygen
• Demonstrated familiarity with common emergencies, medications, and treatments
• Experience leading CPR
• Experience providing extensive nursing care for critical patients
• Proficiency in anesthetic monitoring

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in an emergency or intensive care veterinary medicine role performing the required technical skills

Preferred Experience

• Registered RVT
• 1+ year of experience in a leadership or training role. Leadership training/CE heavily considered.
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave & holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Annual scrub allowance + free RACE-approved CE
• Employee pet care & pet insurance discounts