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 Greenville, SC. 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. 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 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

• 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/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

• Perform 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

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Certification is preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine but at least one year of emergency medicine.
• Exceptional patient care and guest communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work days, nights on call, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of EzyVet software is a plus
• Knowledge of VetRadar software is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development