Veterinary Technician - ICU

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business, and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
About the Job: As a Vet Tech in the ICU department you will be responsible for

• Work as part of a team in a busy, high-caseload specialty hospital to provide outstanding care to hospitalized patients.
• Observe, record, and report atypical findings of patients' health.
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all intensive-level hospitalized patients, including hourly treatments and in-house diagnostics.
• Perform IV catheter placement, blood draws, urine collection, radiographs, and other in-house diagnostics.
• Place, maintain, and/or use central lines, sampling lines, closed-suction drains, urinary catheters, etc.
• Calculate drug doses and administer treatments.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.About You:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting required. Recent graduates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology will be considered.
  • The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
  • Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Comprehensive understand and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
  • Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques is required
  • RVT or VTS preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expectedBenefits of Working at VSH:
    • Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include pet insurance, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.
      Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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