Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency Services

Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency Services

Oakdale, MN 55128;
St. Paul, MN 55102

Salary Range

$25.00 - $30.50 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Any

The Certified Veterinary Technician provides exceptional care of both patients and clients by service as an extension of the veterinarian. The ER/ICU Technician is expected to promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities. This position will report directly to the ER/ICU Support Team Managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a list of job responsibilities for the Certified Veterinary Technician. This list is not all-inclusive and may be broadened or changed to meet our changing business environment:

• Complete medical procedures and treatments as directed by DVM in charge of the case.
• Demonstrate high level math skills.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of medications and diseases.
• Report any sentinel events to DVM and Charge Technician-ensure DVM reports sentinel event.
• Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR.
• Collect and run diagnostics as ordered by DVM.
• Perform quality controls and maintenance of lab and medical equipment, troubleshooting when necessary.
• Be responsible to work scheduled rotation or find replacement when needed
• Adhere to AERC Guidebook and AERC Core Values and AAHA requirements
• Adhere to compliance and procedure protocols
• Full-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Part-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per month, but not more than 29.5 hours in one week.

Physical Requirements

• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds floor to table height.
• Endure exposure to controlled, chemo‑therapeutic, teratogenic, and mutagenic drugs or gases.
• Exposure to radiation from various sources.
• Exposure to high noise levels.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, turning, and other physical activities.
• Prolonged exposure to phone use, computers, sitting, and typing.
• Alternating between sitting and standing frequently.
• Exposure to zoonotic diseases.

Required

• Current certification as a veterinary technician required
• Outstanding communication skills in a high‑stress environment
• Computer proficient:
  Microsoft Office 365, EMR software, typing skills
• Able to prioritize and delegate responsibilities as needed

Preferred

• Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA‑accredited school
• Two‑years recent experience in practice

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Client Focused
• Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Show initiative and commitment to ongoing process improvement
• Performs work under minimal supervision in a high stress environment
• Handles complex issues and problems, seeking assistance when needed
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team