Emergency Veterinary Technician- Overnights

A 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital is looking for passionate and skilled full-time Veterinary Emergency/ICU Technicians to join its overnight emergency care team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families by delivering high-quality care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Team members will gain hands-on experience with a wide range of emergency and critical care cases in canine and feline patients, with strong support for ongoing professional development.

Emergency Veterinary Technician Qualifications:

• Experience working in a veterinary emergency, ICU, or critical care setting. 
• Strong understanding of veterinary emergency procedures, patient handling, and basic medical terminology. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with the veterinary team and pet owners in a professional and compassionate manner. 
• Demonstrated care and empathy for canine and feline patients, providing comfort and reassurance to patients in distress. 
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail to accurately report patient behavior and condition to the veterinary team. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

Emergency Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Assist the veterinary team in providing compassionate and efficient care to emergency patients. This includes assisting with patient restraint, obtaining vital signs, and providing comfort measures.
• Prepare and organize equipment, supplies, and medications required for emergency procedures and treatments.
• Maintain a clean and organized emergency treatment area, including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, changing bedding, and restocking supplies.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, such as radiography, laboratory tests, and sample collection, under the guidance of the veterinary team.
• Aid the veterinary team in administering treatments, medications, and intravenous fluids as directed.
• Accurately and promptly document patient information, treatments, and observations in medical records.
• Provide courteous and empathetic communication to pet owners, answering general inquiries, relaying messages, and providing updates on patient care as directed by the veterinary team.
• Support other departments or areas of the hospital as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of the veterinary facility.

Emergency Veterinary Technician Benefits:

• Salary up to $55K - based on years of experience
• Customized health care packages
• 401K with match
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• No on-call shifts