Veterinary Technician

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 1 week ago

O'Fallon, United States Veterinary Specialty Services Full time
Description

Veterinary Specialty Services is looking to add talented veterinary technicians to our team VSS has provided advanced specialized care for animals, collaborating with veterinarians throughout the St. Louis area, and beyond for over 25 years. We are a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital committed to providing excellent, advanced care. Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment. We are looking to add talented experienced veterinary technicians to our emergency team at our O'Fallon location. Our ICU/ER specialty technicians work four 10 hour shifts per week. Weekend shift is required.

$500 Hiring bonus

Shift Differentials: $2.00 per hour for weekends, $5.00 per hour for overnights

Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:
  • Provide nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with specialty and emergency veterinarians. Triage patients presenting on emergency, assist with diagnostics and treatments of emergency patients.
  • Provide restraint of patients to assist with exams and patient care
  • Obtain blood samples, place IV catheters, set up and continuous care for critical hospitalized patients
  • Post-op patient recovery monitoring
  • Observe patients and recognize subtle changes in status
  • Perform physical exams on veterinary patients including obtaining vitals (TPRs, CRTs etc.)
  • Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients including administering PO, IM, Sub Q and IV medications
  • Check in a clients after hours, enter charges, process payments, retrieve previous medical history
  • Perform drug calculations including CRI calculations and calculate fluid rates.
Requirements
  • Two years of previous veterinary technician experience is preferred.
  • Experience at a Specialty Veterinary Hospital or Emergency Hospital is preferred, but not required.
  • Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technology Program and current RVT license is preferred.
  • Highly motivated, team players, with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment is essential.

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