Registered Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

The CARE Center in Cincinnati is hiring a full- time Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding team!                                             

If you enjoy an exciting and fast-paced work environment, our Critical Care Department is the place for you! We never know what to expect in the world of ER and Critical Care, and the variety of cases and medicine provided keeps every day new and exciting. We are looking for team players, willing to learn and grow their skills as they think and perform quick on their feet. Work with our experienced team of Veterinarians who are always happy to teach and broaden your skills with hands on learning.

Visit https://carecentervets.com/about/ to find out more about who we are and why you will love working with us!

Why should you choose Care Center?

• Work alongside tenured coworkers who are dedicated to growing their knowledge/experience, creating an environment that allows you to learn, grow and continue to develop your own knowledge/skillset.
  • • Career pathing with ability to grow into team lead, managerial position, or branch out to specialty.
• Quality Medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services. 
• Supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be. We place a high value on continuing education and on-going training. Be ready for opportunities to learn & grow!   
• Collaboration & Appreciation: We value the diverse experiences and skills that each team member has to offer. We work as a team, help each other out, and encourage you to speak up with your thoughts through our Employee Recognition Committee.

Benefits:

• Sign On Bonus
• Shift Differential Available
• CE Allowance Available
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Employee Pet Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Available
• Generous PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA, FSA, 401k

Job Responsibilities:

The Critical Care Veterinary Technician supports the Emergency and ICU team in providing quality veterinary care, advocates for patients, provides excellent client service, and ensures a safe and efficient hospital environment. 

• Record and deliver organized rounds; discuss case and request additional pertinent information as necessary
• Maintain open and clear communications with members of patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions), and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures
• Acquire vitals on incoming emergency patients
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia, sedation procedures
• Perform in house laboratory testing; prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
• Documentation of all aspects of treatment
• Maintain sanitary conditions of hospital; clean and efficient working area

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical skills including but not limited to IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
• Able to maintain focus and work in a fast-paced work environment
• Adept at problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• CVT, RVT, LVT
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Registered in the State of Ohio.
• One year working experience in veterinary medicine preferred

Special Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, high patient load, 24-hour, 7-day/week, 365-day/year veterinary medical facility.
• This position may require special hours, including working weekends and evenings.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

Anticipated Schedule:

• 9am – 7pm
• Week 1 = Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2 = Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation - $20.50-33/hour (commensurate with experience)
• VTS $35-38

For more information about our hospital, please visit carecentervets.com.

Care Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, military status, marital status, ancestry, or ethnic, national, or Appalachian regional origin.
Discrimination is prohibited in all matters relating to recruitment, selection, transfer, training and development, promotions, compensation, benefits, disciplinary action or discharge, and in all other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. PM19

Salary : $21 - $33