Veterinary Technician- 2nd Shift Emergency/Critical Care

Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Are you interested in learning advanced skills while working alongside of a board certified criticalist?! If you are, VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital has opportunities available for you to join our fast-paced, AAHA-accredited, primary care, 24-hour emergency, and specialty referral practice in Downers Grove, Illinois! Applicants with current Veterinary Technician credentials are preferred. Applicants without Veterinary Technician credentials may still apply with a minimum of 1 year working experience in the field. Technicians must be motivated and dedicated workers with a strong work ethic, excellent client communication skills and well demonstrated professionalism. Technicians must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and demonstrate attention to detail while handling heavy caseloads. We offer specialized care in: Emergency and Critical Care Neurology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Dermatology, and Rehabilitation.The Emergency and Critical Care position(s) is a full time position during our 2nd shift hours 4 days a week, including some weekend days and holidays. Technicians attend to ICU patients, provide supportive care, triage emergencies, assist in critical cases, workup outpatient cases, run diagnostics and discharge patients. This position also requires a solid skillset in anesthesia, as assistance in emergency surgery may be needed. We are looking to help technicians grow in their knowledge and skillsets as they become an essential part of our team. We strive to create positive working environments to help you reach your personal and professional goals. We welcome you to apply to become an essential member of our VCA Arboretum View Family!Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements:* Dependable attendance is required* Telephone and computer skills are necessary* Client communication and education - explaining administration of medications, follow-up care* Nursing care - IV placement, IV fluids, injectable medications, oral medications, animal handling* Efficiency - organize daily duties and procedures to best utilize staff's time.* Flexibility - working to ensure that the job is done properly (willing to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary).* Medical records - charges, medical history, medications, laboratory reports, etc.* Anesthesia - administering and monitoring* Radiology - x-ray technique and safety (experience with MRI, CT, Gamma Camera is a plus)* Diagnostics - ECG, BP, SPO2, blood draws, preparing samples and lab formsPharmacy - familiarity with drugs, creating labels, filling prescriptions

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