ER​/ICU Overnight - Certified Veterinary Technician

Position: ER / ICU Overnight - Certified Veterinary Technician
* About the Job
* Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00pm to 8:30 am (3 12-hour days, 36 hours a week)

* Essential Functions
* Assists Clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc., prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for specialty care treatments and services, radiographic procedures, catheterizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, etc.

* Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.

* With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.

* Provide excellent service to DVM's and medical team that support quality patient care.

* Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM's students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.

* Under the direction of a DVM performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies. Performs hourly treatment to patients admitted Small Animal Wards and Intensive Care Unit.

* Performs triage and assists in care of patients in Emergency Room.

* Applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.

* Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.

* Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students; assists with teaching labs.

* Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.

* Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.

* Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

* Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.

* Other Functions
* * Assists in other service areas; develops skills that are cross functional and uses time efficiently including helping other areas of the hospital.

* Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.

* Participates in daily rounds.

* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director

* Qualifications
* * All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
* * Veterinary Technician:
* Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program. Must be eligible for certification through MVMA/MAVT within one year of employment.

* Senior Veterinarian Technician:
* Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MAVT technician or must be eligible to transfer certification or licensure to Minnesota. At least one year of veterinary technical experience. Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

* Have any specific questions?
* We would love to hear from you! Contact us directly at:

Alecia Crum, Hospital Administrator, crum
0127
Sara Rose, Director of Receiving Services, rose
1774

* About the Department
* The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. It is the most advanced, full-service referral care center for large and small animals in Minnesota. The VMC sees more than 35,000 cases annually, with specialists available in all areas of medicine and surgery. More than 50 of the veterinarians on staff have undergone several years of additional training to become board-certified specialists in a particular area of veterinary medicine.

The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Lewis Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals, the Piper Clinic at the new Leather dale Equine Center, for horses, and the Large Animal Hospital, which treats farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals.

* Pay and Benefits
* * Pay Range:* $22.53 to $27.07/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

* Time Appointment Category*: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

* Position Type*:

Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

* Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

* Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

* Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

* Healthcare and dependent care…