VEG ER for Pets
**Sign On Bonus** Emergency Veterinary Technician - H Street, Washington DC
VEG ER for Pets, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Emergency Veterinary Technician – H Street, Washington DC
Sign On Bonus:
$15,000
Overview VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most, revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee‑centric work environment.
Responsibilities
Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
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 giving and receiving 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 placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
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 such as 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 the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and credentialed veterinary technicians to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways, offering roles such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification is preferred.
Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic) with the team and customers.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently (up to 40 kg with assistance).
Benefits
Industry‑leading compensation.
Something new every day – never bored in emergency medicine.
State‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology in newly built hospitals.
Generous employee pet discount.
Referral rewards.
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave – 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities.
Flexible work schedules for a true work‑life balance.
Growth and relocation potential.
Regular staff perks such as grocery deliveries, contests, outings, and retreats.
A fun and supportive work environment.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Veterinary Services
VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You’ve found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can’t wait to meet you!
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$15,000
Overview VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most, revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee‑centric work environment.
Responsibilities
Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
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 giving and receiving 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 placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
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 such as 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 the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and credentialed veterinary technicians to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways, offering roles such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification is preferred.
Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic) with the team and customers.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently (up to 40 kg with assistance).
Benefits
Industry‑leading compensation.
Something new every day – never bored in emergency medicine.
State‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology in newly built hospitals.
Generous employee pet discount.
Referral rewards.
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave – 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities.
Flexible work schedules for a true work‑life balance.
Growth and relocation potential.
Regular staff perks such as grocery deliveries, contests, outings, and retreats.
A fun and supportive work environment.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Veterinary Services
VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You’ve found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can’t wait to meet you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr