Veterinary ICU Technician

3 weeks ago


Greenwich, Connecticut, United States Ocean State Veterinary Specialists Full time
Position Overview:
As a skilled Veterinary ICU Technician at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, you will be responsible for providing top-notch patient care in our fast-paced emergency service.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of emergency and critical care, as well as the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate nursing care to critical patients
Triage emergency patients and obtain pertinent medical history
Administration of medications, fluids, and blood products
Use of advanced ICU equipment (i.e. Snyder Oxygen cages, wireless telemetry unit)
Use and monitoring of patients on mechanical ventilation, continuous-suction chest tube, tracheostomy tubes, etc.
Placement and maintenance of NG tubes, nasal oxygen lines, central lines, indwelling urinary catheters, etc.
Monitoring of patients under sedation and general anesthesia

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Tech school graduate or at least 2 years recent experience in veterinary practice
Veterinary Technician certification is preferred
Patient care experience required
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
Compassion and love of animals
Excellent communication skills
Strong veterinary knowledge and skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Superior client service skills
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Benefits and Perks:
Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
401K with company match
Complimentary Life Insurance $5,000
PTO and Holiday pay
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Veterinary Social Worker on-site
Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
VTS mentorship program through our partner company, UVC
Personal Pet Discounts
Uniform allowance
Flexible scheduling hours including 8-hour and 10-hour options
Performance, skills, and compensation review every 6 months

Starting wage for non-credentialed technicians range from $20 to $30 per hour (varies based on formal education, previous professional experience, and current skills/knowledge).

Starting wage for Certified technicians range from $22 to $32 per hour (varies based on formal education, previous professional experience, and current skills/knowledge).

Starting wage for certified Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) ranges from $29 to $37 (varies based on formal education, previous professional experience, and current skills/knowledge).

$5 per hour shift differential for all 2nd and 3rd shift hours worked after 8pm
Weekend snacks delivered to the break room
Lunch and dinner catered on holidays and (summer) weekend shifts

At Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment for our team members. If you are a motivated and compassionate veterinary professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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