Veterinary Technician - ICU Swing/Overnight

Job Description

Position Title: LICENSED ICU TECHNICIAN

Department: Veterinary Support Services

Reports To: Emergency Services Supervisor & Clinical Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in providing advanced patient care, directing and training lower-level LVTs and VAs, and ensuring the highest standards of medical care within the hospital. This position requires a high level of expertise in patient care, diagnostics, procedures, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Hospital Support:

• Direct and train LVTs and Veterinary Assistants (VAs) at lower levels under the direction of the Hospital Training Director.

• Provide guidance and support to the veterinary team to ensure effective hospital operations.

Patient Care:

• Provide care for stable and critical patients, including those in isolation.

• Manage patients with advanced feeding tubes and maintain multi-lumen central lines.

• Follow proper PPE protocols, maintain ports, inspect sites, and change bandages as needed.

• Apply, maintain, and monitor telemetry units on hospitalized patients.

• Place O2 prong cannulas and secure them via suture if necessary.

• Place indwelling urinary catheters in male dogs for non-collection purposes.

• Assess the need for manual bladder expression under the supervision of a DVM or LVT III, understanding patient anatomy and associated risks.

• Apply bandages under direct supervision.

• Restrain fractious patients using advanced techniques and administer chemical restraint.

• Triage patients to allocate staff appropriately during emergencies.

• Participate in CPR by adhering to RECOVER standards.

Diagnostics:

• Identify abnormal heart rhythms as shown on ECG.

• Perform ultrasound-guided cystocentesis for urine collection.

• Interpret PCV/TS independently.

• Set up blood smears and perform platelet estimates.

Pharmacy:

• Access controlled substances through Cubex to fill or administer as ordered by the DVM.

• Understand the mechanisms of action and side effects of medications.

• Calculate and set up constant rate infusions (CRIs) proficiently.

Procedures:

• Support patients under anesthesia for MRI and CT scans.

• Scrub in for surgical procedures.

• Place nasogastric (NG) and nasoesophageal (NET) tubes, understanding possible complications and disease processes.

Client Communication:

• Communicate with owners over the phone to provide updates or reroute to specialty technicians as needed.

• Discharge patients from the hospital and surgery, ensuring owners are informed and prepared for home care.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with extensive experience in a veterinary hospital setting.

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical procedures, patient care, and diagnostics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Compassionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for patients.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

• Manual dexterity to handle instruments and equipment.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.