Veterinary Technician - ICU Nurse
Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Location: Norristown
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
**** $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 -- > 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 forteam 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"
Keywords: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Cherry Hill , Veterinary Technician - ICU Nurse, Healthcare , Norristown, New Jersey
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