Veterinary Technician - ICU - Overnight

Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Location: Norristown
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Description Join a hospital where your growth matters! Our state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility is home to 13 specialty departments, offering top-tier medicine and cutting-edge diagnostics. We provide unmatched opportunities to advance your skills, collaborate with leading specialists, and make a meaningful impact on pets and their families.
About the Veterinary Technician - ICU Role:
We are looking to add to our growing team and are in search of an ICU Veterinary Technician with at least four years of experience in emergency/ICU veterinary medicine to work in our ICU Department. Our hospital's ICU technician hold an invaluable role in providing superior and compassionate medical care to our most critically ill patients, while working collaboratively with our Critical Care specialists and experienced Emergency doctors. Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 6 PM - 6 AM Compensation: Starts at $32.50/hr includes shift differential Sign on bonus: $5,000
What You'll Do

• Caring for our critically ill patients in our dedicated ICU ward
• Perform various treatments (from placing peripheral and central catheters, maintaining urinary catheters and drain removal, to advanced interventions like mechanical ventilation).
• Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs
• Perform diagnostics
• Advanced monitoring and assessment of critical patients
• Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
• Administer medications
• Mentor other nursing team members
• Communicate with clients and team members (verbally and written)
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in emergency/ICU veterinary medicine
  • Current CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or educational equivalent
  • VTS Certification highly regarded
  • Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes
  • Attention to detail and a calm demeanor
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Proficient computer skills, especially with veterinary software Our top tier benefits include
    • Leading industry compensation
    • Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
    • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Paid volunteer time off
    • Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
    • Retirement plan including matching funds
    • Pet adoption reimbursement
    • Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
    • Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
    • Unlimited growth potential At MVA, YOU are our priority. If you're looking for a career where you can thrive, grow, and truly make a difference, we'd love to have you join our team!?
      

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