Part Time Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician (OPS)

OPS HOURLY NON-SECRETARY\/CLERICAL<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Are you a Veterinary Technician looking for part time work? Experience working in an emergency clinic? Are you looking for a part time job where you can continue to grow professionally as a veterinary technician\/nurse but don't want to work full time? We are a busy hospital with diverse cases and an emphasis on educational development and looking for skilled veterinary technicians\/nurses with a background in emergency medicine to join our team. Since we are open 24\/7, we have a wide range of daytime\/overnight and weekend shifts that could fit your needs. Great opportunity for someone going to school or needing flexible hours.<\/p>

A key role for this position is to provide excellent nursing care for the hospitalized patients in the small animal hospital progressive care ward. The expectation is that the individual will communicate effectively with services to determine the needs and priorities for the patients under their care. They will bring in the area a positive \u201ccan do\u201d attitude.<\/p>

As a veterinary technician, providing high quality nursing care is essential for the care of our patients and the success of the service. The person is expected to have excellent basic nursing skills and know when to ask for help or seek guidance. We want staff to promote patient safety and quality care by ensuring each patient is treated as if it was their own cherished pet. Patients should be handled with care with the goal to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during their visit.<\/p>

Examples of this include but not limited to the following:
\u2022 Assist in providing clinical support to the faculty in the delivery and instruction of primary care services for small animals.
\u2022 Demonstrate caring behavior with all patients
\u2022 Proper restraint of patients without injury to patient, self, or others.
\u2022 Able to observe and recognize changes in patient status.
\u2022 Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients, assist with clinical procedures and direct patient care.
\u2022 Ability to perform proficiently the nursing skills for this level
\u2022 Able to perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
\u2022 Ability to perform proficiently the following skills: TPR, CRT, bladder expression, complete physical exam, administer medications,
\u2022 Accurately perform drug calculations, including Continuous rate infusions, and fluid calculations
\u2022 Receive and recover post-anesthetic patients being admitted to the PCW
\u2022 Proficiently collect and record patient vitals via TPRs during the recovery period
\u2022 Provide supportive care throughout the recovery period
\u2022 Communicate clear and concise recovering patient rounds to technicians, students, and clinicians
\u2022 Assist ICU with caseload and basic room maintenance when possible.
\u2022 Visually inspect all patients before discharges
\u2022 Gather all personal belongings for discharge
\u2022 Complete medical documentation to include treatment sheets, observation sheets, communication sheets, clinicians\u2019 orders, and the medical record
\u2022 Ensure that all charges (including but not limited to radiology, pharmacy, PCW, floor services, etc.) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner in the Hospital Information System
\u2022 Make sure that all paper work is complete (i.e. discharge instructions, op reports, scripts, etc.)
\u2022 Assist students in learning various techniques, protocols, and procedures
\u2022 Attend and assist in shift change case rounds
\u2022 Assist with student orientation; handout necessary assignments and familiarize the students to the PCW; familiarize students with forms and procedures
\u2022 Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of rooms
\u2022 Practice appropriate infection control by managing biohazardous patient care items and lab specimens appropriately<\/p>

Available Shifts:<\/p>

6am-7pm and 6pm-7am<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

$20-$32\/hour, competitive salary based on credentialing and experience. Some shifts include shift differential<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

1-2+ yrs of experience working as a veterinary technician in a veterinary emergency clinic<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Credential Veterinary Technician working in an emergency clinic<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.<\/p>

This is a time-limited position.<\/p>

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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