Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight team!

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-Our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital provides care in internal medicine, critical care, radiology, and cardiology. Our modern facility offers a full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, on-site CT, and endoscopy.

About the Job:
As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant in our Emergency/Critical Care department, you will be responsible for:

• Shifts: 3-12's, Overnight.
• Caring for a variety of cases- Emergency and Specialty Medicine.
• Must be able to prioritize patient hourly treatments -and delegate tasks. Triage critical patients, recognize changes in patient status and report to the doctor, educate/update owners on patient status, -and discharge patients from the hospital. -
• Assessing hospitalized patients needs and communicating details to the DVM overseeing the case.
• Inpatient treatments and nursing care throughout the shift.
• Calculating and administering medication, fluid additives, CRI's
• -Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and, free fluid.
• Placement and maintenance -of nasogastric tube, nasal cannula, central venous catheters.
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment.
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
• Surgical assisting for minor (non-specialty) procedures.Our compensation for this role typically falls between $24.00 and $32.00 hourly. Compensation is based on skillset, -experience, and licensure. We offer an additional shift differential for swing and grave shifts.
  About You:
  • A minimum of 1 year -of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting is required. 1 year of ECC experience is preferred.
  • RVT or -VTS -preferred but not required.
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring.
  • Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques is required
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
  • Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Passion for providing the highest quality in patient care.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.Benefits of working for Vista Veterinary Specialists:
    • Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
    • Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
    • VetBloom access: Race-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
    • License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT's
    • Financial support and onsite mentorship toward the pursuit of VTS
    • Health and wellness programs, including access to the League wellness app
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
    • Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniformsEthos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
      
      Ethos Veterinary Health -offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. - The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. - For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
      
      Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
      
      
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