Tufts University
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician
N. Grafton, Massachusetts
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About the role
- The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Since 1985, the Foster Hospital for Small Animals has delivered comprehensive medical, specialty, referral, and emergency services for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
- Our veterinary technicians play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, educating and mentoring future veterinary professionals, and collaborating with leading clinicians across a wide range of specialties.
Responsibilities
- The Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician performs diverse clinical duties in veterinary patient nursing care, as well as more complex technical procedures.
- Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
- Clean and maintain clinical areas including nurses' stations, wards, intensive care unit, and emergency room
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician, or similar technical experience
- Required Technical Skills
- Candidates must be able to perform at least 90% of the following skills upon hire or to be able to trained successfully in the following skills in the first three months of employment:
- Ability to administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities for several patients within a busy clinical setting.
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
- Participate in service and hospital wide initiatives as required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology
- Four or more years of ECC veterinary medicine experience
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credential
- Experience in specialty, emergency, referral, or academic medicine
- Fear Free or Low Stress Handling Certification
- Experience with exotic animal species
- Join a Team That Values Veterinary Nursing
- Compensation: Starting pay is based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and placement within the hospital's Veterinary Technician career ladder.
Skills
- Looking to take your skills beyond general practice?
Compensation
- Starting pay is based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and placement within the hospital's Veterinary Technician career ladder. Minimum starting rates for each level are as follows:
- Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits
- The Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician is considered an essential employee within the hospital and the schedule may include providing University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
- Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
- Effectively communicate with clients to provide education, explain treatment plans, and review discharge instructions including medication administration.
Company info
- As part of an academic teaching hospital, our team contributes to both outstanding clinical care and the education of the next generation of veterinary professionals.
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