Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, Port City Job Listing at Ethos Veterinary Health in Portsmouth, NH (Job ID 4205271-2024-10-12)

Description

Emergency Triage Technician – Swing shifts/nights

***$2,500 signing bonus***

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is a 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate medical care to the dogs and cats entrusted to our care. We understand that your pet is a part of your family and we strive to treat you and your pet with the utmost empathy and respect for your relationship and bond.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide for the patient's needs in the ER and critical care department.
• Participate in patient triage to maximize efficiency; provide client updates during triage.
• Assist in patient stabilization including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, drug/fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Patient monitoring and document in medical record.
• Perform diagnostics and treatments on patients presenting to Emergency Department.
• Perform patient discharge and provide client education including, but not limited to?home care instructions, medication information, and monitoring.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia/sedation procedures.
• Provide updates to pet owners on the status of their pet during duration of visit.
• Maintain open and clear communications with members of patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns
• Technical skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns
• VTS mentorship opportunities available
• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
• All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Three 12-hour shifts including one weekend shift
• 2 holidays per year

Compensation:

• $20 - $35 pending skills assessment leveling & credentialing
• Even higher for VTS!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player.

This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

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