What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician position at Goodwin Recruiting?
A busy and well-respected veterinary emergency hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate full-time Veterinary Emergency Technicians to join the team. This role provides the chance to work closely with canines and felines in a fast-paced, supportive environment, contributing to exceptional patient care while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Team members benefit from a collegial atmosphere and strong opportunities for professional growth.
Emergency Veterinary Technician Qualifications:
- Experience working in a veterinary emergency, ICU, or critical care setting.
- Strong understanding of veterinary emergency procedures, patient handling, and basic medical terminology.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with the veterinary team and pet owners in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Demonstrated care and empathy for canine and feline patients, providing comfort and reassurance to patients in distress.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail to accurately report patient behavior and condition to the veterinary team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Emergency Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinary team in providing compassionate and efficient care to emergency patients. This includes assisting with patient restraint, obtaining vital signs, and providing comfort measures.
- Prepare and organize equipment, supplies, and medications required for emergency procedures and treatments.
- Maintain a clean and organized emergency treatment area, including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, changing bedding, and restocking supplies.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, such as radiography, laboratory tests, and sample collection, under the guidance of the veterinary team.
- Aid the veterinary team in administering treatments, medications, and intravenous fluids as directed.
- Accurately and promptly document patient information, treatments, and observations in medical records.
- Provide courteous and empathetic communication to pet owners, answering general inquiries, relaying messages, and providing updates on patient care as directed by the veterinary team.
- Support other departments or areas of the hospital as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of the veterinary facility.
Emergency Veterinary Technician Benefits:
- Salary up to $56K - based on years of experience
- Customized health care packages
- 401K with match
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- No on-call shifts!
Salary : $50,000 - $56,000