Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead
Durham, NC
$2500 Hiring Bonus
Looking for the next step in your veterinary career in emergency medicine? We are seeking an experienced RVT or highly skilled assistant to join our team as a floor lead!
The Triangle's premier Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and highly skilled ER/ICU Lead to join our team. Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, critical care and radiology. In addition, our updated facility is outfitted with advanced medical equipment such as MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy enabling the medical team to offer quick, high-level diagnostics, treatment and follow up care. In addition, our multiple services allow plenty of opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
Our leads work on the floor as emergency technicians or assistants with additional responsibilities including assisting in task prioritization and workflow, training, and acting as a liaison between staff and management.
Essential Job Functions
- Ability to prioritize in a busy emergency room setting
- Ability to lead the team in a respectful, collaborative manner to achieve common goals
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates, clinicians, management, and clients
- Required Technical Skills
- Advanced drug dosage calculations including dilutions and multi-drug CRI calculations
- Proficiency in the placement of sampling or central lines, NE and NG tubes, and nasal oxygen
- Demonstrated familiarity with common emergencies, medications, and treatments
- Experience leading CPR
- Experience providing extensive nursing care for critical patients
- Proficiency in anesthetic monitoring
Required Experience
- 2+ years of experience in an emergency or intensive care veterinary medicine role performing the required technical skills
Preferred Experience
- Registered RVT
- 1+ year of experience in a leadership or training role. Leadership training/CE heavily considered.
In addition to a competitive salary, TVRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, vision, and dental
- HSA and FSA Plans
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Paid Parental Leave
Internal benefits include PTO, CE PTO and allowance, uniform allowance, and veterinary discount.