Emergency Veterinary Technician
Company: Vca Animal Hospitals
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
VCA Salem Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary
Technician to join our Emergency Day Team!At VCA Salem Animal
Hospital, we value and prioritize the partnership between our
Certified Veterinary Technicians and our Veterinarians! We are a
hybrid Wellness/Outpatient/Surgical/Emergency hospital open 365
days a year from 8am-8pm with 12 doctors on staff.Position
Overview:Our Certified Veterinary Technicians are vital to our
operations, both in supporting our surgery and dentistry teams, and
providing the highest level of service to our ER and General
Practice teams when needed. An experienced technician will find an
immediate home here with our team, and a new graduate technician
will find an environment well suited to skill development and
mentoring.In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing
high-quality emergency care to animals in need. Our Emergency team
is crucial in ensuring that the most critical cases receive
immediate attention and that all patients receive the care they
need.Every day, you will have the opportunity to practice, enhance
and improve your skills, including:Triage: Perform an initial
assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This
includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or
distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the
situation.Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians to
assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency
cases.Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform
venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.Medication
Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids,
medications, and other treatments as prescribed by
veterinarians.Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all
technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients
receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the
healthcare team.Hospitalized Patients: Vigilantly monitor
hospitalized patients, recognizing subtle changes in their clinical
status and promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.
Assist in Departmental Rounds.Client Education: Provide clear and
concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand
the care their furry family member requires after leaving the
hospital.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including
patient history, treatment details, and client communication.
Assist with the completion of cost estimates.Anesthesia and
Sedation Monitoring: Prepare patients for procedures and monitor
anesthesia to ensure patient safety.Diagnostic Imaging: Operate
diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs
and other diagnostic images.Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics,
correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and
notify the Veterinarian of results.Blood Transfusion Therapy:
Including collection, administration, and transfusion
reactions.Administering Oxygen: Flow-by Oxygen, Nasal Oxygen
Cannula, or Oxygen Cage.Plus More!Schedule: Day Shift, We are happy
to accommodate a 3/12 or 4/10 schedule.Compensation: Starting at
$25 - 30 / hour. Starting range is determined by license, skill
set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth
opportunities available.Required qualifications include Certified
(or eligible) Veterinary Technician in Oregon.Why Join the VCA
Salem Team?We are passionate about supporting Veterinary
Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and
personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated
professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a
Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed
to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where
a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best
work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your
career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some
of the many benefits of joining the VCA Salem team!Access to the
people and financial resources of a large veterinary
communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development
programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter
partnerships and VCA CharitiesContinuing education allowanceTuition
support and sponsorshipsVeterinary Technician license
reimbursementFree mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions
(Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental &
vision insuranceGenerous pet care discountsLife, long and
short-term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation (2
weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay401(k) (company
match)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: 4053 Commercial St SE,
Salem, OR 97302If you are a current associate, you will need to
apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and
click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We
offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick
days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The
information in this position description indicates the general
nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates
assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the
job description or require that other tasks be performed when the
circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change
in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete
EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.comby
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