Nursing Veterinary Technician
Required skills
- veterinary technician
- nursing
- ICU
- phlebotomy
- IV catheters
- patient recovery
- client follow up
- client education
- medical calculations
- anesthesia
Nice to have
- critical care experience
Role summary
MedVet is seeking a Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician to join their fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider team. This role involves constant patient supervision, executing treatment plans, identifying patient distress, and performing procedures like phlebotomy and IV catheter placement. Responsibilities include recording rounds, evaluating patients, collaborating with the care team, educating clients on home care and medications, assisting veterinarians, monitoring hospitalized patients, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, and performing in-house laboratory testing. The ideal candidate is proficient in medical calculations, can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and possesses excellent communication skills. A State Registered Veterinary Technician license and prior critical care experience are preferred.
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.
We are looking for: Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician
Never a dull moment in the Nursing department! Our patients need constant supervision to ensure treatment plans are being executed. This department is perfect for someone who can identify patient distress and react accordingly, enjoys phlebotomy, placing IV catheters, assisting with recovery and client follow up and education.
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 nursing or critical care 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:
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Vision and Dental
HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
401k with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
Uniform Allowance
Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
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.
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