Emergency Veterinary Technician

Join the team at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital! We’re seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician for our Overnight Emergency and Critical Care department.Come grow with us and make a difference!

In this role, you will work alongside our Criticalists, ER Doctors, Specialists, and a supportive team of technicians to provide the best possible care for critically ill and injured pets.

Compensation: $ 20 - 30 / hr

The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. 

Shift:  Full-time opportunities, 3 x 13-hour shifts. With this expansion, we are seeking an Overnight Veterinary Technician.

Shift Differential: A shift differential is offered to associates who work between certain hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.

Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and grow your advanced vascular access techniques

Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.

Nursing Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, identifying subtle changes in their clinical status. Participate in departmental rounds and manage the maintenance of urinary catheters, ng tubes, chest and abdominal tubes, as well as nasal oxygen tubes.

Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.

Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring: Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.

Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.

Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics, correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.

Blood Transfusion Therapy:  Including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions.

Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.

Plus More! 

About Us:

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is a well-established, state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive medical care to our beloved pets. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited, multi-specialty hospital, with a strong focus on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients and outstanding customer service to our clients.

Benefits of joining the VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital Team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership 
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
• Referral bonuses