Veterinary Technician III – Emergency & Critical Care

• Patient Care - Provide high quality patient care including the following:
  • Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
  • Assist clinicians with procedures.
  • Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
  • Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.
• Teaching – Teaching responsibilities include:
  • Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in all technical aspects of patient care.
  • Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new Veterinary Technicians in all aspects of the department.
  • Coach and mentor junior staff members as directed by supervisory staff.
  • Participate in provision of formal CE training.
• Research - Assist in studies and projects as needed, including treating research/laboratory animals
• Maintenance - Clinical maintenance includes:
  • Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
  • Clean and maintain clinical areas including nurses’ stations, wards, induction, intensive care unit, emergency room and operating rooms.
• Miscellaneous - Other duties as assigned by supervisor and assistant supervisor including:
  • Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
  • Participate in service and hospital-wide initiatives as required.
  • Complete at least 6 hours of RACE-approved CE annually.
  • Effectively communicate with clients to provide education, explain treatment plans, and review discharge instructions, including medication administration.

The schedule for this position is anticipated to be: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12 pm-12:30am

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician in a University Hospital or in a similar environment functioning at a level consistent with a Vet Tech II.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
• Mastery of advanced technical and procedural skills associated with treating critically ill patients
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when conducting complex tasks, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology, including knowledge of and ability to identify adverse drug reactions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, and to work collegially as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct students, as determined by student feedback.
• Be able to independently initiate steps to perform CPR in absence of an attending veterinarian
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation
• Veterinary Technician in good standing, with education or equivalent experience as outlined for Veterinary Technician II.

• Bachelor's Degree or
• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Exotic animal handling skills
• Veterinary Technician Specialist
• Veterinary Technician Credentialed as a
• Fear Free Certified level 1
• Advanced Life Support RECOVER basic and