Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician
Description
Suncoast Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking full time team members to join our team on overnight shifts. Work 3 nights a week and enjoy your days on the beautiful sunny beaches of Sarasota!
We are on an exciting quest to expand our team with dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to the health and well-being of our furry friends. This opportunity is not just a job, it's a calling for those with a passion for animal care and a commitment to excellence. Imagine being part of a team where your skills in patient care, from medication administration to patient discharges, are not only valued but vital. Your role would involve intricate tasks such as IV catheter placement, assisting in surgical procedures, and providing emergency services, all while ensuring the highest standard of care.
Your expertise in recognizing and responding to the various needs of our patients, whether it's identifying signs of pain or distress or managing their vital signs, will be crucial. Your knowledge of drug dosages and uses, and your ability to leap into action when emergencies arise will be invaluable to the team. The ability to communicate effectively with both clients and staff, adapt to different doctors' preferences, and maintain strong organizational skills will set you apart as a professional in this dynamic environment.
Our in-house diagnostics include a full in-house Idexx lab, blood gas analyzers, coag profile, bile acids, cortisol, Heska blood typing, Imagyst digital slide reader, and cytospin. In addition, we have a Vimago CT, force triad vessel fusion, Veterinary PRP/stem cell centrifuge, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, a Snyder oxygen cage, and a therapeutic laser.
Qualifications:
Minimum 1-year veterinary hospital experience, preferably in Emergency and/or Urgent Care
Skills/Knowledge:
- Effective communication with clients and staff members
- Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs (you may ask for assistance)
- Ability to work with or without direct supervision
- Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
- Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
- Make conversions and calculations
- Adapt to different needs and preferences of different doctors.
- Ask questions when any task or procedure is unclear
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instruction
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $19-25/hour plus shift differentials for overnights. Salary commensurate with experience level.
Benefits and Perks:
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability option
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
- Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
Sarasota is home to lovely white sand beaches and known for its food, culture, and shopping. If you are looking to live somewhere with all of the perks of living in the city while maintaining the feel of a small town, look no further. To learn more about Sarasota, click here. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.