Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician
7 days ago
**Signing Bonus Available for qualified applicant**
Join our exceptional Emergency & Critical Care team at Veterinary Referral Associates We have multiple openings for skilled technicians who will be valued as integral members of the patient care team.
Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance with our 3-day workweek with set schedules, consisting of three 13-hour shifts per week and four consecutive days off.
Ideal Candidate's Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, and vital signs assessment.
- Proficient in safe patient restraint techniques.
- Proactive team player with excellent communication and client service skills.
- Friendly, outgoing, and people oriented.
- Demonstrates sound decision-making and multitasking abilities in high-stress situations.
- Perform patient triage and prioritize care.
- Conduct vital sign assessments, IV placement, phlebotomy, and radiology.
- Administer medications, calculate dosages, and provide nursing care.
- Communicate with clients, educate them, and advocate for patients.
- Handle advanced procedures such as ventilator support, central line placement, chest tube maintenance, oxygen administration, CPR, blood transfusions, and ECG monitoring.
2+ years' experience as a veterinary technician is required.
LVT, CVT, RVT preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 3, 13-hour shifts per week (Day, Swing & Overnight shifts available)
- Monthly hospital-wide on-call required
Additional Information:
The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.
Pay Range
$17.64-$38.82 USD
At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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