Veterinary Technician- Critical Care Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Veterinary Technician- Critical Care Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens – 2.0

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$46.5K – $63.8K a year 11 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Pet care Management Medication administration Veterinary Technician Certification Physiology knowledge CPR Mid-level Veterinary critical care experience Animal care Suturing Leadership Communication skills Teaching Animal physiology Veterinary terminology Full Job Description Veterinary Technician for Critical Care Specialty service- Veterinary Specialty Hospital Palm Beach Gardens, Florida We are hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our team. If you enjoy patient care and working in a fast-paced, challenging, interesting, and collaborative environment, apply today! Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment? Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets? Do you work well in high stress environments or under pressure? At Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way! Who we are At Veterinary Specialty Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Veterinary Specialty Hospital is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, chemotherapy, ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. At VSH, we invest heavily in our employee’s long term health and happiness! Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. Veterinary Specialty Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As an Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. As an ICU/Critical Care Technician, you will have the following r ole responsibilities: Triage and obtain patient history in a manner to be able to quickly evaluating the severity of an animal’s condition and prioritizing care. Perform physical exams on veterinary patients and alert doctor team of any pertinent abnormalities/vitals out of parameters with sense of urgency consistent with the noted change Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Being proficient in CPR and other emergency procedures. Identify patients at risk for arrest, initiate CPR and alert team members. Possess the ability to observe patients and recognize subtle changes in status and vital signs; with astute and careful monitoring of patients Able to utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends in ECC, BP, CO2, Spo2. Provide restraint of patients without risk to patient, self, and others.

Diagnostic Testing:

Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests like bloodwork, urine analysis, and able to take diagnostic quality abdominal and chest radiographic films on patients. Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients including administering PO, IM, Sub Q and IV medications. Able to place IO needles and administer medications via IO route Place IVC’s and advanced catheters like Jugular catheters, Central Lines or PICC lines Monitor and care for oxygen dependent patients and patients with chest tubes Place and maintain arterial line and obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis Work alongside other skilled technicians and assistants in providing excellent, advanced medicine to your patients Assist with clinical procedures and offer direction to others.

Wound Care:

Providing wound care, suturing, and bandaging. Assisting with anesthesia induction and maintenance, including monitoring patients on ventilators. Assist with surgeries and procedures; set up in the OR and obtaining supplies needed intra-op Able to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Maintaining clinical areas and ensuring proper hygiene protocols. Assist with inventory management and ensuring supplies are stocked/re-stocked for all emergency procedures and treatment/management of patients in the ICU/ER Able to check in a client after hours, enter charges, process payments, retrieve previous medical history. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Updating clients on their pet’s condition, providing information about treatment plans, and answering questions. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers. Participates in CE for the purpose of personal development and development of a critical care mindset. Staying current on veterinary medical knowledge and emergency protocols. Assist in the teaching of advance technical skills. Feel gratification of nursing critically ill patients back to health and reunite them with their pet parents Leadership roles: Work with management team to uphold and enforce SOP’s and other policies which have been agreed upon Work with management team to develop new skills and conduct training classes Work with team members on the floor to ensure a productive flow within the ER and ICU patients care and treatments are being completed in a timely manner Work with ICU techs to help navigate interpersonal differences and keep the team in a positive state of mind and maintain productivity on the floor

Essential Skills:

Strong Veterinary Medical Knowledge:

Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.

Technical Proficiency:

Ability to perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, and use medical equipment.

Critical Thinking:

Ability to quickly assess situations, make sound judgments, and prioritize interventions.

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with clients, veterinarians, and other staff members.

Emotional Resilience:

Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure under pressure.

Teamwork:

Ability to collaborate effectively with other veterinary professionals.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and work long hours.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer applicants with 3-5 years of experience in emergency and/or critical care medicine. Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program and/or certified veterinary technician or eligible to sit for the VTNE or working towards becoming certified. Knowledge of animal care and nursing, especially critical care. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and terminology. Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications. Ability to effectively maintain a working environment while in stressful situations. Ability to effectively communicate with employees of various levels and responsibilities. Commitment to working within a team environment Positive, will-do attitude! Strong communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting Professional demeanor and outgoing personality You’ll Grow With Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Earn your

AVMA-CVTEA

Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more! At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.