Veterinary Technician - Overnight ER

COVE Animal Health; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with strong employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Supportive culture with social events

Job summary

COVE Animal Health seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician in Swansea, MA. Join a supportive and dynamic emergency team committed to high standards in animal care. This full-time position requires effective communication, multitasking skills, and experience in emergency medicine. Enjoy competitive pay ($21.50-$28.00/hr), comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on continuing education and career advancement in a close-knit work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary medicine required.
• Ability to perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement and CPR is preferred.
• High standard of care for patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifesaving care in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team.
• Manage patient triage and care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Client service skills

Multitasking

Triage experience

Education

Associates in Veterinary Technology

CVT license

Job description

Calling all ER Overnight Veterinary Technicians!! The dynamic team at Mass-RI Veterinary ER in Swansea, MA is on the hunt for qualified Veterinary Technicians for their tenacious team. If you are passionate about ER medicine and want to work with a close-knit team, we invite you to join us.

Our vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out.

What to Expect

• Commitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.
• Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent with strong work ethics and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within.
• Environment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, it's easy to find where you fit. We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome.

About You

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. Communication is key in a clinical setting, and we are looking for those multitaskers that can manage that as well as maintain a high standard of care for their patients.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys the art of triage and the variety that emergency medicine brings. Our ideal candidate is already comfortable with restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, basic medical math, anesthesia induction and recovery. Experience with CPR is a plus but not required. If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of emergency medicine, this job is for you!

Anticipated Schedule

Anticipated Schedule:
This is a full-time position:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 10pm-10am
Holidays are required.

Compensation

Starting at $21.50-$28.00/hour dependent upon experience and education.

What's in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental Health Focused Services
• 401(k) plan with strong employer match
• Team Building

Who We Are

Since 2005, Mass-RI Veterinary ER has been proudly serving Swansea, MA, and its surrounding communities. We understand that emergencies happen when you least expect them, and you can rely on our team to provide gold-standard care when your pet needs it most. Our veterinary technicians, assistants, and doctors work closely together to perform efficient and lifesaving care. This role is ideal for those technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work quickly without sacrificing the quality of care or their safety.

Mass-RI Veterinary is an Emergency/Urgent Care facility located in Swansea, MA, and a network hospital of Pieper Veterinary.

Requirements

• Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide “tableside” assistance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.