Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Compensation $20 - $32/hr, based on experience and applicable licensure Shift differentials available for overnight hours! About You Passionate about learning and growing in the veterinary industry, and caring for animals. Able to adapt to the different needs of each patient and remain composed during stressful and emotional situations. Committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care, and truly wanting to make a difference. Understands the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and loves working with people who share that value. About the Job Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessments, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients. 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 therapies; perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis. Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care; be trained to perform all aspects of CPR; 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, nasogastric 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 for patients with varied levels of risk. Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. Requirements Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in emergency medicine. CVT certification is prioritized. Understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc. Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members. Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus. Benefits Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Equal Opportunity Employment Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ethos Veterinary Health