Veterinary Technician or Assistant - ER Appointment Technician

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

On-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell in Boston seeks an ER Appointment Technician to support Emergency Doctors with outpatients and admitted patients. Responsibilities include triage, history taking, restraint, venipuncture, injections, radiographs, and billing in the EMR. Strong communication skills are required; CVT or equivalent preferred.

This full-time 40-hour/week role offers competitive compensation with sign-on for CVTs and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary technician/assistant experience in an emergency/critical care setting.
• CVT or equivalent credentials preferred; strong written and verbal communication required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and document patient histories and exam findings.
• Restrain animals for examination and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and phlebotomy; administer SQ/IM/IV injections.
• Take radiographs and assist with sedation as needed.
• Fill prescriptions and process ER records in the EMR; assist with invoicing.

Skills

Restraint of animals

Phlebotomy

Radiography

Injections

Venipuncture

Education

CVT or equivalent emergency/ICU experience

Job description

Job Description

This is a full time 40 hour/week position (4x10hr shifts)

The Position

The Veterinary Technician or Assistant – ER Appointment Technician will be responsible for supporting the needs of Emergency Doctors seeing emergencies through the emergency list. Their time will be spent working with outpatients and patients after they are admitted to the hospital. Once a patient is admitted, the care of that patient will transfer to the Inpatient service. Tasks that the ER Appointment Technician may be asked to perform include triage, gathering and documenting patient histories and exam findings, restraint, venipuncture/phlebotomy, SQ/IM/IV injections, catheter placement, sedation of patients, performing radiographs, filling prescriptions, submission of requests using the electronic medical record, invoicing, etc.

Some Responsibilities Include

• Restraint of animals for examination
• Phlebotomy
• Basic diagnostic testing (PCV/TP, NOVA, SNAP tests, submission of slides for cytology, etc.)
• Giving injections (SQ/IM/IV)
• Filling prescriptions
• Taking radiographs
• IV catheter placement
• Comfort with sedation is preferred/ideal

Physical Requirements

• Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to constantly move about within the wards and departments 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to frequently positon self in a manner to attend to patients at varying heights, including floor and exam table levels (3 – 4 feet in height) as well as elevated heights greater than 5 feet.
• Must be able to constantly move patients weighing up to 50 pounds within the wards, departments and grounds; over 50lbs with assistance.

Who We Are

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

Compensation

Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour

Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs! Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary technician/assistant experience in an emergency and critical care environment. Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent experience. As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.

Our Benefits

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.