VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center, in Middleton, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Team!
Snapshot of the Role:
As an Emergency team member, you will support the Emergency doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Technicians thrive in a fast-paced service, handle critical case, and enjoy the stimulating caseload. Our Technicians have the opportunity to sharpen and advance their technical skills every day.
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Performing triage assessments and prioritizing cases as they present
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Manage the ER by assigning clinicians to cases as they present and coordinate timely interventions as needed
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Abide by appropriate hospital SOPS for infection control when handling patients, providing interventions/treatments, and processing/performing diagnostic testing.
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Communicate effectively with clients regarding the status of their pets and home care
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Placing intravenous catheters, performing laboratory diagnostics
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Performing abdominal and thoracic radiographs
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Assisting with examinations
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Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia for ER procedures
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Recovering patients from anesthesia
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Performing nursing care of all patients presenting to the ER
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Run diagnostics and correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify clinicians with results.
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Assisting the ER clinicians with providing instruction and demonstration of emergency medicine skills to veterinary students, interns, and residents in a clinical setting.
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Assist students with accomplishing the necessary student learning objectives
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Develop professional relationships with the CSR team to aid in providing outstanding customer service to all ER clients
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Enter charges for all triage patients and document treatment sheets
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Assist in providing clinical support to doctors and other technicians/nurses
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Provide restraint of patients without risk to patient, self, and others.
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Abide by appropriate hospital SOPS for infection control when handling patients, providing interventions/treatments, and processing/performing diagnostic testing.
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Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients based on attention to detail
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Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends
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Assist with clinical procedures and offer direction to others.
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Maintain a clean and organized work environment
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Participates in CE for the purpose of personal development and development of a critical care mindset
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Foster effective communication with both internal and external clients and referring hospitals.
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, Swing / 2nd shift. We utilize a 4x 10 hour or 3 x 12 hour schedule. Not looking for full-time? No problem!
Compensation:
Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
We offer a shift differential to all hourly associates who work within a specific timeframe. Shift differential is $3.00 /hr.
Benefits of joining the VCA Team!
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Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
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Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
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Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
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Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
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Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
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Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
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Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
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Paid parental leave
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Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
- 401(k) with corporate match
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Pet care discounts (40-100%)
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Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
- Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
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Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
- Plus so much more!
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!
Location: 1612 N. High Point Road Suite 100
Middleton, WI 53562