Emergency Veterinary Technician

You will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team ensures that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need. 

Key Responsibilities: The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:  

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. 

Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement. 

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. 

Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team. Assist in Departmental Rounds. 

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

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates. 

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 (i.e: CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT, UA), 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. 

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