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About Triangle Veterinary Referral HospitalTVRH provides 24-hour emergency care and specialty referral services in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation. Our facilities offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services.
Our team of veterinarians and support staff works together to provide high-quality care to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We value collaboration, communication, teamwork, and creating a positive environment where our team members can continue developing their skills.
Position SummaryThe ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinary technicians and clinicians by helping provide efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.
This role also assists with hospital cleanliness, patient husbandry, stocking, and infection-control practices to help maintain a safe and organized workplace for patients, clients, and team members.
Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & Floor SupportSafely and appropriately restrain canine and feline patients for proceduresAssist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatmentsAssist with positioning and obtaining patient radiographsEnter patient vital signs into Cornerstone and document completed treatments in InstinctComplete other basic patient record documentation as directedProactively support team members throughout the hospital as neededMonitor supply levels and add needed items to the appropriate supply/want listRestock treatment areas and maintain organized workspacesComplete assigned daily and weekly cleaning responsibilitiesFollow hospital infection-control and infectious disease protocolsCommunication & TeamworkCommunicate clearly and professionally with veterinary staffMaintain professionalism in high-pressure situationsDemonstrate compassion and appropriate communication around clients experiencing stressful or emotional situationsIdentify concerns or operational issues and bring them to the attention of managementParticipate in identifying solutions when appropriateRequired Skills & CompetenciesSuccessful candidates should demonstrate:
Safe canine and feline restraint skillsStrong teamwork and communicationInitiative and willingness to assist where neededAttention to detailFlexibility in a fast-paced environmentProblem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to remain calm and professional under pressureAbility to follow established protocols and instructionsFamiliarity with veterinary medical terminology, veterinary software, animal first aid, and basic laboratory procedures is preferred.
Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredMinimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience requiredProfessional experience with proper canine and feline restraint is requiredEmergency, specialty, or critical care experience is preferredWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing outpatient care, diagnostic procedures, treatments, surgery, and hospitalization for small companion animals.
Team members routinely work around:
Dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperamentsComputers and phonesRadiology equipmentAnesthesia machinesUltrasound equipmentOxygen therapy equipmentIV fluid pumpsOther veterinary medical equipmentPhysical RequirementsThis is a highly active position. Team members must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periodsBend, kneel, stoop, and reach throughout the workdaySafely handle and restrain animalsFrequently lift and/or move up to 50 poundsCommunicate effectively with team members and clientsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Position Type & ScheduleThis is a full-time position within a veterinary healthcare facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Schedule availability will be based on hospital and departmental needs. Weekend, holiday, and inclement-weather availability may be required.
Equal Employment OpportunityTriangle Veterinary Referral Hospitals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
Other DutiesThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities may change at any time based on hospital and departmental needs.
Our team of veterinarians and support staff works together to provide high-quality care to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We value collaboration, communication, teamwork, and creating a positive environment where our team members can continue developing their skills.
Position SummaryThe ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinary technicians and clinicians by helping provide efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.
This role also assists with hospital cleanliness, patient husbandry, stocking, and infection-control practices to help maintain a safe and organized workplace for patients, clients, and team members.
Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & Floor SupportSafely and appropriately restrain canine and feline patients for proceduresAssist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatmentsAssist with positioning and obtaining patient radiographsEnter patient vital signs into Cornerstone and document completed treatments in InstinctComplete other basic patient record documentation as directedProactively support team members throughout the hospital as neededMonitor supply levels and add needed items to the appropriate supply/want listRestock treatment areas and maintain organized workspacesComplete assigned daily and weekly cleaning responsibilitiesFollow hospital infection-control and infectious disease protocolsCommunication & TeamworkCommunicate clearly and professionally with veterinary staffMaintain professionalism in high-pressure situationsDemonstrate compassion and appropriate communication around clients experiencing stressful or emotional situationsIdentify concerns or operational issues and bring them to the attention of managementParticipate in identifying solutions when appropriateRequired Skills & CompetenciesSuccessful candidates should demonstrate:
Safe canine and feline restraint skillsStrong teamwork and communicationInitiative and willingness to assist where neededAttention to detailFlexibility in a fast-paced environmentProblem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to remain calm and professional under pressureAbility to follow established protocols and instructionsFamiliarity with veterinary medical terminology, veterinary software, animal first aid, and basic laboratory procedures is preferred.
Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredMinimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience requiredProfessional experience with proper canine and feline restraint is requiredEmergency, specialty, or critical care experience is preferredWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing outpatient care, diagnostic procedures, treatments, surgery, and hospitalization for small companion animals.
Team members routinely work around:
Dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperamentsComputers and phonesRadiology equipmentAnesthesia machinesUltrasound equipmentOxygen therapy equipmentIV fluid pumpsOther veterinary medical equipmentPhysical RequirementsThis is a highly active position. Team members must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periodsBend, kneel, stoop, and reach throughout the workdaySafely handle and restrain animalsFrequently lift and/or move up to 50 poundsCommunicate effectively with team members and clientsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Position Type & ScheduleThis is a full-time position within a veterinary healthcare facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Schedule availability will be based on hospital and departmental needs. Weekend, holiday, and inclement-weather availability may be required.
Equal Employment OpportunityTriangle Veterinary Referral Hospitals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
Other DutiesThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Responsibilities may change at any time based on hospital and departmental needs.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance