This person should maintain a positive attitude, provide excellent patient care and customer service.
A candidate for this position should demonstrate a passion for patient quality of care, should be a licensed veterinary technician or have equivalent experience in emergency or critical care.
Qualifications:
or
- Equal experience in emergency or critical care
Skills Required:
Understanding and confidence with the treatment plans for critical patients (Cytauxzoonosis, DKA, GDV, Parvovirus, Kidney Failure, IMHA, ITP, Trauma/Shock, CHF, Seizures, Toxicities, HBC, ABD, etc)
Proficient use of medical terminology
Proper animal restraint
Peripheral catheter placement
Venipuncture
Basic bandage application
Administration of oral and parenteral medications
Knowledge of various routes of drug administration
Anesthetic monitoring, Surgical scrubbing, gowning, and surgical prep.
Aseptic surgical area preparation
Recording vital signs (Temp, Pulse, Resp BP, and Pain Asses.)
Perform basic laboratory tests (CBC, Chem17+Lytes, T4, Phenobarbital levels, All Snap Test, Urinalysis, Coags, Blood slides , Ear cytology, PCV/TS, Fecal, etc)
Maintain proper medical records and computer skills
Knowledge of in-house and reference laboratory tests
Knowledge in the use of Cornerstone and Smart-flow are preferred, but not required.
Schedule Requirements: For the day shift position we are looking for someone who is able to work 8am - 8pm. Being a 24/7 hospital our team members have to be willing to work 12 hour shifts, some weekends, and volunteer for holidays.
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