Veterinary Technician / Emergency-Critical Care

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