Emergency Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago


Madison, United States VCA Antech, Inc. Full time

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center, in Madison, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our overnight Emergency Team. Our Emergency Service: At VCA Veterinary Emergency Service, we are committed to providing top-notch care for pets in times of illness or injury. Our Emergency Technicians excel in a fast-paced environment, handling critical cases and finding the caseload stimulating. Every day, our Technicians have the chance to enhance and improve their technical skills. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team is crucial in ensuring that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need. Key Responsibilities: Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation. Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases. Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement. Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team. Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team. Assist in Departmental Rounds. Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates. Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring: Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety. Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images. Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics (i.e: CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT, UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify the Veterinarian of results. Blood Transfusion Therapy: Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions. Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage. Plus More Qualifications: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship trained. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, Overnight/ 3rd shift. Compensation: $22 - 30/hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. We offer a shift differential to all hourly associates who work within a specific timeframe. Shift differential is $3.00 /hr. Training: At our hospital, we prioritize supporting the professional development and growth of our Technicians and Assistants. To achieve this, we have a Technician Training and Development Coordinator who provides assistance to all team members. They help set goals, facilitate skill development, and encourage leadership and education skills. Our associates have the opportunity to build their desired career pathway and are fully supported in their journey towards greatness. Who We Are: VCA VES/VSC is a hospital that specializes in Emergency and Specialty care and is continuously growing to serve the greater Madison, WI area. Our specialists and emergency doctors work together in a collaborative and supportive way to ensure the best possible results for our patients. We offer a range of specialties such as Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology. Benefits of joining the Emergency Team Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions) In-hospital Social Worker Referral bonuses and Competitive wages Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short-term disability insurance included Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) with corporate match Pet care discounts (40-100%) Plus so much more Apply Today We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you (Keywords: Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ICU, RVT, LVT, CVT) Location: 4902 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716 If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com



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