Veterinary ICU Nurse Position Available In Madison, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: Veterinary ICU Nurse position at Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency in Huntsville, AL. Full-time role offering $18.50 - $23.00 an hour. Requirements include Veterinary Technician Certification, 2 years of veterinary experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include compassionate patient care, assisting in procedures, and maintaining medical records. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
Job Description
Veterinary ICU Nurse Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency – 2.4 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time $18.50 – $23.00 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Pet care Blood sampling Veterinary Technician Certification Venipuncture Veterinary experience Mid-level High school diploma or GED 2 years Communication skills Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is a state-of-the-art multi-specialty and emergency hospital in North Alabama. At HVSE, we believe that the veterinary nurse is one of many vital roles in a veterinary hospital, and we rely on their knowledge, support, team work, integrity, and compassion in order to operative effectively. We encourage continued education, and support in-house training and teaching in our hospital! Come join our family of board-certified specialists and caring team members!
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent required Veterinary Technician Certification (LVT) (CVT) (RVT) is preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum two years experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 18 years old. Enjoys working with animals. Comfortable in emergency situations. Has a high level of professionalism. Has excellent client communication skills. Has a desire to advance, learn, and help educate others. Works well in a team environment.
Physical Effort :
Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 40 lbs. Walks or stands for extended periods of time.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION
Provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Conducts oneself in a confident and professional manner. Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy. Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Perform physical assessments. Effectively and safely restrain pets of different temperaments. Keeps the hospital clean and orderly to prevent contamination or infections. Comfortable communicating with pet owners regarding their pet’s care. Comfortable discussing estimates and financial commitments with clients. Explains necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs. Assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and/or diagnostic procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids and supportive care. Perform emergency stabilizing procedures, including CPR. Perform clinical laboratory procedures. Performing radiology procedures. Perform and basic interpretation of electrocardiograms. Proficient in venipuncture. Care, admittance, and maintenance of hospitalized patients. Calculate medication doses and constant rate infusions.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.50 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
