Veterinary Technician - ICU Nurse

**** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MID-SHIFT SCHEDULES ****

Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team events, and a great work atmosphere. 

We place high value on team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, including additional support and mentorship provided to those interested in obtaining a VTS. 

*(See below for all of the benefits we offer!)

For more information, check out our website -- > www.Metro-Vet.com

 

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of an ICU Veterinary Nurse ( Vet Tech ) with a minimum of 4 years of experience as a veterinary technician working in specialty practice; ICU experience preferable. Rotation into the Emergency Department possible.

*The schedule we are looking to hire for are Wednesday through Saturday 2pm - 12am.

*Current CVT/LVT/RVT PREFERRED

VTS Certification highly regarded.

 

Our hospital's ICU nurses hold an invaluable role in providing superior and compassionate medical care to our most critically ill patients, while working collaboratively with our Critical Care specialists and experienced Emergency doctors.

Your skills & experience and how you'll utilize them to help our patients :

• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine
• Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes
• Attention to detail and a calm demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient computer skills, especially with veterinary software
• Caring for our critically ill patients in our dedicated ICU ward
• Perform various treatments (from placing peripheral and central catheters, maintaining urinary catheters and drain removal, to advanced interventions like mechanical ventilation).
• Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs
• Perform diagnostics
• Advanced monitoring and assessment of critical patients
• Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
• Administer medications by IV, IM, SQ, PO, OU, OD
• Mentor other nursing team members
• Communicate with clients and team members (verbally and written)
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

 

Our top tier benefits include:

• **** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MID-SHIFT SCHEDULES!****

 

• Mid-shift, overnight and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
• Leading industry compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• License fee reimbursement
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
• Additional benefits provided to those who have achieved their VTS (paid application/exam fees, increased salary, larger CE allowance)
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
• Retirement plan including matching funds
• Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
• Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
• Pet bereavement day paid
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
• Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
• Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
• Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
• Unlimited growth potential
• Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
• A strong focus on team member well being
• Team member events

 

Salary: From $26.00 per hour

 

"Veterinary technician" or "vet tech"

"Animal care" or "animal health"

"Medical treatments" or "medical procedures"

"Surgical assistance" or "surgery prep"

"Diagnostic imaging" or "radiology"

"Anesthesia monitoring" or "pain management"

"Client communication" or "customer service"

"Laboratory tests" or "sample collection"

"Emergency care" or "critical care"

"Team collaboration" or "collaborative environment"

"Continuing education" or "professional development"

"Certification" or "licensed veterinary technician (LVT)"

"Compassionate care" or "animal welfare"

"Attention to detail" or "strong organizational skills"

"Flexible schedule" or "work-life balance"