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 Manchester location. Our ICU/ER specialty technicians work 3 on, 3 off 12 hours shifts. We are currently hiring for overnights, 7pm to 7am.

$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.

• 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. Additionally, you must be able to work efficiently, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritization, and be able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

If you're looking to start an exciting new career apply now to learn more! At VSS you'll find multiple opportunities for advancement to different veterinary technician and leadership roles throughout the hospital as you gain knowledge and look to advance your career. We work hard to provide employee development, additional education, mentorship and support for our team.

We offer excellent benefits including: 100% company paid medical insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, continuing education, scrub allowance, employee pet siscounts, paid holidays and a generous paid time off package . Compensation is based on experience and skill level.

For more information about VSS, please visit our website

http://www.vssstl.com/