Emergency Veterinary Technician at VCA Family and Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center
Schedule:Full-time opportunity, Swing/ 2nd Shift.
Compensation:$24 - 35/ hr.
Starting range isdeterminedby license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
The Role:
You will play a crucial part in providing high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency and Critical Care team ensures that the most critical cases receive immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they need.
Key Responsibilities:The skills that you will beutilizinginclude, but are not limited to:
Triage:Performan initialassessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs,assessing forobvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
Venipuncture and IVC Placement:Proficiently perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
Medication Administration:Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatmentsas prescribed byveterinarians.
Team Collaboration:Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receiveoptimalcare.Maintain open communication withthe healthcare team.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU):Vigilantlymonitorhospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.Assistin Departmental Rounds.
Client Education:Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family memberrequiresafter leaving the hospital.
Record Keeping:Maintainaccuraterecords, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication.Assistwith the completion of cost estimates.
Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring:Prepare patients for procedures andmonitoranesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Diagnostic Imaging:Operatediagnostic imaging equipment andassistin capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
Laboratory Procedures:Run diagnostics (i.e: CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA,iSTAT, UA), correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
Blood Transfusion Therapy: Includingcollection, administration, and transfusion reactions.
Administering Oxygen:Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.
Assist Doctors:Collaborate closely with veterinarians toassistin exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.
PlusMore!
WhyYou’llLove Working Here
Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Hospitals:
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Location: 98-1254 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
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