Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Description
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is excited to have recently added urgent care to our community services, and as we expand this service, we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Emergency Veterinary Technician to add to the team.
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital, and we provide a level of care you simply won’t find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery—BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region’s primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/
The Urgent Care Technician supports the UC team by providing high level care for both pets and clients through our urgent care department while working collaboratively with the all members of the emergency and critical care team. This position is fast paced and every day is different. This position is perfect for someone who has a thirst for learning as well as the seasoned technician looking for something different.
Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists in Williston, VT
$26.00 - $32.00 base rate depending on experience and licensure. Shift differentials apply on weekends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
- Perform triage for patient and client needs
- Conducts basic examinations to assess stability.
- Perform nursing skills, including Phlebotomy, Cystocentesis, lab tests and various medication administration
- Administer and monitor sedated patients for minor procedures
- Perform patient discharges and assist with admitting patients to the ICU.
- Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
BENEFITS
We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home:
- Competitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months
- Generous paid time off and bonding leave
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement
- Employee referral program and uniform allowance
Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
- Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
- Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
- Minimum two years of prior veterinary hospital experience required, prior emergency experience preferred
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
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