Working knowledge and skill in nursing critically ill and emergency patients.
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions to follow through on veterinarian orders.
Knowledge of basic computer functions and ability to learn new veterinary software applications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and the public in a professional manner.
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on assignments.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
Assess patients upon arrival, obtain vital signs, and prioritize patients based on their health status.
Initiate stabilization treatments, including intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, and medication administration as directed by a veterinarian.
Participate in developing and implementing veterinarian-created treatment plans.
Monitor patients and perform treatments as directed by a veterinarian.
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples using in-house laboratory analyzers.
Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them during procedures and surgery while recording and monitoring vital signs.
Produce images of soft tissues, organs, and bones using digital radiography equipment.
Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes and perform suturing techniques.
Provide packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions to patients in need.
Calculate drug dosages and administer drugs as directed by a veterinarian.
Lavage wounds and assist with bandaging wounds and lacerations.
Provide post-surgical care, including care for specialty intensive care cases.
Triage clients, gather patient information and relevant history, and provide customer service.
Attend continuing education courses, webinars, or hands-on training as requested by the Clinical Educator.
Desired Qualifications
Emergency-room experience is preferred.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential is preferred.
Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic!
Come join our fast-paced, exciting Emergency Room Team as a Veterinary Technician!
Weekend Position:
Work only 2 shifts/24 hours a week and get Monthly Stipend for Medical Benefits
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Rehabilitation) and care for their patients overnight.
Shift Times Available:
-10am-10pm Saturday and Sunday – Admitting/ICU
What You'll Get to Do
As a veterinary technician you will commonly:
Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals
Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian
Administers high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarian
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers
Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs
Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment
Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques
Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
Correctly calculates drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian
Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations
Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases
Provides outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history
Attend CE courses/webinars or hands-on training as requested by the Clinical Educator
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders
Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary based software applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment. Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times.
Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public in a professional manner
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Education and Experience for Technicians:
2 years of veterinary technician experience
ER experience preferred
RVT preferred
High School or Equivalent
What We Bring to the Table
Double Time on Holidays
Generous Shift Differential for Mid-shift and Night-shifts