Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Job Description

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is now hiring exceptional emergency veterinary technician to join our team.

Emergency Veterinary Technician: Ability to triage patients and determine level of urgency. Able to address client concerns and answer them appropriately. Able to perform venipuncture for emergencies with a basic knowledge of hematology. Able to place IVC. Understands and provides safe restraint for common canine and feline patients during examination or procedures, including radiology, ultrasound and anesthetic induction. Performs and recognizes normal physical exam parameters of temperature, heart rate, pulse quality, respiration, and mucous membranes.

Ability to perform treatments on hospitalized patients including administering medications by various routes (IV, IM, SQ). Obtaining vitals, blood pressure, EKG, Pulse ox, and other monitoring parameters. Ability to set up and administer fluids on fluid pumps including syringe pumps and administration. Knowledge of blood transfusions, Proficient with medical math, knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring. Able to perform CPCR Ability to calculate CRI’s and medication calculations.

Skills/Qualifications: Two or more years’ experience in veterinary medicine; emergency hospital preferred. Outstanding client communication, time management skills and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to work effectively and handle several triages and workups at once. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in multiple roles and maintain a positive and professional attitude.

CVT or VTS preferred

Position: Full time: Flexible work schedule (ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays)

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision insurances; 401k; PTO; and discounted veterinary care. Unlimited growth potential.Company Description

Land-Hoe Veterinary Holdings is the manifestation of veterinarians with the pursuit of not only delivering the highest caliber of patient care and client satisfaction, but also prioritizing job satisfaction. In looking to tackle the biggest issues in veterinary medicine, we are promoting a model for sustainability, quality of life, and promotion of innovative and progressive medicine outside the confines of a large corporate system. In fostering life-long learning and a teaching environment, establishment of an accredited internship program with residencies in specialty services will be a priority within 48 months of opening. Beginning June 2021, as our hospital completes the build-out process, we will operate temporarily out of the Washington Ave Animal Hospital (WAAH) located at 1920 Washington Ave to allow for establishment of a referral base and to ensure a steady caseload at door opening, anticipated in early 2022.

Full-time