VEG ER for Pets
Emergency Veterinary Technician (Relief) - H Street, Washington DC
VEG ER for Pets, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Emergency Veterinary Technician (Relief) - H Street, Washington DC
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VEG ER for Pets WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. VEG is one of this year\'s nominees for INC Magazine\'s Best Places to Work. FOCUS To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role promotes learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team. WHO WE NEED You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate, motivated, and value learning. You are a team player who is honest and respectful to peers. You love working with animals and people, adapt to new scenarios, are willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal skills across a diverse group. You adapt to tasks as needed, know when to ask for assistance, and communicate well with peers, customers, and the team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO All clinical team members: Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care. Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments. Triage incoming patients using knowledge of common diseases, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters. Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects. Set up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy. Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care. Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care. Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer. Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house and point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging. Perform nursing care tasks such as urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes. Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques. Veterinary technicians additionally perform: Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation. Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis. Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans. Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans. Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure uncompromised care. Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks and grow professionally. Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care. Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles beyond direct nursing care, such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHAT YOU NEED High school diploma or equivalent Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the VEG practice location VTS certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation Basic computer skills for practice management, EMR, and collaboration software 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician; emergency or specialty experience preferred Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, electronic) with team and customers Fine motor skills for hospital equipment use Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently (and up to 40 kg with assistance) WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best. We offer: Industry-leading compensation Dynamic, fast-paced environment with ongoing opportunities for growth Modern hospital builds with the latest equipment Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K with company match Paid parental leave Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities Flexible work schedules Growth and relocation potential Staff perks and team activities VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Emergency Veterinary Technician (Relief) - H Street, Washington DC
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VEG ER for Pets WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. VEG is one of this year\'s nominees for INC Magazine\'s Best Places to Work. FOCUS To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role promotes learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team. WHO WE NEED You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate, motivated, and value learning. You are a team player who is honest and respectful to peers. You love working with animals and people, adapt to new scenarios, are willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal skills across a diverse group. You adapt to tasks as needed, know when to ask for assistance, and communicate well with peers, customers, and the team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO All clinical team members: Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care. Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments. Triage incoming patients using knowledge of common diseases, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters. Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects. Set up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy. Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care. Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care. Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer. Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house and point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging. Perform nursing care tasks such as urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes. Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques. Veterinary technicians additionally perform: Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation. Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis. Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans. Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans. Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure uncompromised care. Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks and grow professionally. Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care. Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles beyond direct nursing care, such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHAT YOU NEED High school diploma or equivalent Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the VEG practice location VTS certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation Basic computer skills for practice management, EMR, and collaboration software 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician; emergency or specialty experience preferred Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, electronic) with team and customers Fine motor skills for hospital equipment use Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently (and up to 40 kg with assistance) WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best. We offer: Industry-leading compensation Dynamic, fast-paced environment with ongoing opportunities for growth Modern hospital builds with the latest equipment Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K with company match Paid parental leave Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities Flexible work schedules Growth and relocation potential Staff perks and team activities VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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