Veterinary Technician / Emergency-Critical Care

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Fetch Veterinary
Brandon, FL
Fashion
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Technician

If emergency medicine is your passion and you want to kick it up a notch, look no further! Reach out today to start a new career with the Fetch ECC Team!

Fetch Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our critical care team in Brandon, FL. As a privately-owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, we offer advanced and specialized veterinary services to our guests and referring veterinarians. Our team of veterinary professionals provide compassionate care and exceptional guest service to our patients and guests alike. The Emergency Critical Care Vet Technician will work in a fast-paced environment, providing high-quality care to pets in critically emergent situations. With the support of our experienced team you will have the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills and knowledge while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We are one of the only facilities in the area that has mechanical ventilator, dialysis, and therapeutic plasma exchange capabilities. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to learn the most advanced therapies, practice the highest standard medicine, and delve into the most progressive specialty! 

Summary

The ECC Nurse coordinates with the ECC team to ensure proper patient care and guest communication. They work under the direct guidance and supervision of the ECC lead nurse, two board certified Criticalists, and a team of practice managers. 

Responsibilities

Works closely with other experienced nurses, assistants, doctors, and management to provide excellent care of the patients and our guests

Candidate must be detailed oriented and have Strategic/Forward/Critical Thinking 

Candidate must have the veterinary nurse skills as listed below:

Have nursing skills that include proper animal restraint, obtain vitals, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, catheter placement, phlebotomy, performing treatments, and administering medications

Able to monitor and care for patients using state of the art equipment and protocols

Have knowledge of anesthetic protocols used in ECC surgical procedures and ability to run anesthesia for these cases

Have knowledge of running in house lab machines, sending lab samples out and positioning and taking radiographs

Have knowledge of triage and the ability to discuss estimates for diagnostics, procedures, and/or treatments with the clients

Ability to document and maintain medical records

Have sound knowledge of medical terminology, common disease processes and medical emergencies

Cleaning, stocking and helping to maintain proper care of the hospital equipment

Ability to provide thoughtful and compassionate communication with pet owners and referring veterinarians

Knowledge and experience with CT scans/Dialysis/ventilators/TPE/ Central/PICC lines are a plus

Technical Skills

Be knowledgeable about safety standards in all areas of the veterinary hospital

Proper and safe animal restraint/handling techniques for procedures, radiographs,

and treatments

Preform TPR

Input data into electronic medical record system

Basic medical terminology and common disease processes and medical emergencies

Basic knowledge of triage

Ability to assist in supervised sedated procedures

IV catheter set up and phlebotomy sample collection

Properly use laboratory equipment including CBC machine, chemistry analyzer,

coagulation analyzer, microscope, etc.

Properly handle all types of laboratory specimens and submit to appropriate

laboratories

Submit radiographs/CT images for review or storage

Assisting with restraint for ultrasound, input patient info, and transfer images to

medical record system

What are you waiting for? This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills in a fast-paced emergency environment. Reach out today and begin your new career with Fetch!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Veterinary Technician is preferred

Previous experience as a Emergency Technician is preferred

Excellent technical skills and attention to detail

Ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Flexibility with work schedule, including availability for on-call, weekend shifts ad holidays

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Reference: 202105821

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Veterinary Technician / Emergency-Critical Care

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Fetch Veterinary

Brandon, FL
Fashion
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Technician

If emergency medicine is your passion and you want to kick it up a notch, look no further! Reach out today to start a new career with the Fetch ECC Team!

Fetch Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our critical care team in Brandon, FL. As a privately-owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, we offer advanced and specialized veterinary services to our guests and referring veterinarians. Our team of veterinary professionals provide compassionate care and exceptional guest service to our patients and guests alike. The Emergency Critical Care Vet Technician will work in a fast-paced environment, providing high-quality care to pets in critically emergent situations. With the support of our experienced team you will have the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills and knowledge while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We are one of the only facilities in the area that has mechanical ventilator, dialysis, and therapeutic plasma exchange capabilities. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to learn the most advanced therapies, practice the highest standard medicine, and delve into the most progressive specialty! 

Summary

The ECC Nurse coordinates with the ECC team to ensure proper patient care and guest communication. They work under the direct guidance and supervision of the ECC lead nurse, two board certified Criticalists, and a team of practice managers. 

Responsibilities

Works closely with other experienced nurses, assistants, doctors, and management to provide excellent care of the patients and our guests

Candidate must be detailed oriented and have Strategic/Forward/Critical Thinking 

Candidate must have the veterinary nurse skills as listed below:

Have nursing skills that include proper animal restraint, obtain vitals, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, catheter placement, phlebotomy, performing treatments, and administering medications

Able to monitor and care for patients using state of the art equipment and protocols

Have knowledge of anesthetic protocols used in ECC surgical procedures and ability to run anesthesia for these cases

Have knowledge of running in house lab machines, sending lab samples out and positioning and taking radiographs

Have knowledge of triage and the ability to discuss estimates for diagnostics, procedures, and/or treatments with the clients

Ability to document and maintain medical records

Have sound knowledge of medical terminology, common disease processes and medical emergencies

Cleaning, stocking and helping to maintain proper care of the hospital equipment

Ability to provide thoughtful and compassionate communication with pet owners and referring veterinarians

Knowledge and experience with CT scans/Dialysis/ventilators/TPE/ Central/PICC lines are a plus

Technical Skills

Be knowledgeable about safety standards in all areas of the veterinary hospital

Proper and safe animal restraint/handling techniques for procedures, radiographs,

and treatments

Preform TPR

Input data into electronic medical record system

Basic medical terminology and common disease processes and medical emergencies

Basic knowledge of triage

Ability to assist in supervised sedated procedures

IV catheter set up and phlebotomy sample collection

Properly use laboratory equipment including CBC machine, chemistry analyzer,

coagulation analyzer, microscope, etc.

Properly handle all types of laboratory specimens and submit to appropriate

laboratories

Submit radiographs/CT images for review or storage

Assisting with restraint for ultrasound, input patient info, and transfer images to

medical record system

What are you waiting for? This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills in a fast-paced emergency environment. Reach out today and begin your new career with Fetch!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Veterinary Technician is preferred

Previous experience as a Emergency Technician is preferred

Excellent technical skills and attention to detail

Ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Flexibility with work schedule, including availability for on-call, weekend shifts ad holidays

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Reference: 202105821

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