Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Buzzards Bay , MA 02542
Posted 2 weeks ago
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse- Overnight
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse looking for your next challenge? Look no further than Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists! We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Buzzards Bay, MA.
At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, you'll find a workplace that values professional growth and development for its employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our community, and we're excited to welcome new members to our team to share in our mission.
About This Role
As an ECC nurse, you'll have a vital role in the emergency team, working closely with doctors and colleagues to provide exceptional care for each patient. From the initial assessment and admission to ongoing monitoring and discharge planning, you will use or learn skills in pain management, trend analysis, transfusion medicine, and mechanical ventilation or table cases to help save lives and improve outcomes.
Responsibilities and Functions
Perform emergency triage, obtain vitals, gather health histories, and document interactions, information, and observations using EMRs
Assist in stabilizing critically ill patients as they present to the ER.
Utilize technical skills to perform exceptional medical care, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic imaging.
Assist emergency clinicians with procedures through induction, prep, monitoring, and recovery.
Provide advanced nursing to critically ill patients utilizing sophisticated technical skills, exceptional communication and advocacy, and compassionate care
Be a fundamental member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and inpatient and outpatient teamwork.
Education Qualifications
Required Experience Qualifications
Two years of veterinary ECC experience is required
Experience in anesthesia and monitoring of emergency procedures (such as wound repairs)
Key Competencies
Excellent communication and time management skills
Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
Must be able to anticipate patient and team needs and be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
Ability to apply critical thinking to problem-solving and to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Schedule and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)
This overnight position includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.
The initial training schedule may differ to ensure optimal training.
Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
Generous compensation based on industry standards and experience
Paid PTO and holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K
Excellent Continuing Education Program, including VTS training track and doctor mentors
Uniform allowance
Trupanion Pet Insurance with company-paid premiums for two of your pets
Full-time Veterinary Social Worker on site for employees and clients
Company Sponsored EAP
About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach.
Join us today and become a part of our United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, where we support sustainable and fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional care.
Additional Information
As a part of the commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment, it is necessary for all applicants who are being considered for employment to pass a drug test before beginning work.
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