Tufts University
Veterinary Technician III – ECC Weekend Warrior
N. Grafton, Massachusetts · Mid · Part-time
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About the role
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year.
- Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- The Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician III performs advanced and more specialized technical procedures with limited supervision from the attending veterinarian or supervising technician.
- Clean and maintain clinical areas including nurses' stations, wards, induction, intensive care unit, emergency room and operating rooms.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program, or an equivalent degree in a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience as a credentialed veterinary technician, preferably in an emergency, critical care, specialty, or large referral hospital setting.
- Working knowledge of controlled substance handling, documentation, storage, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency environment while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and safely restrain patients weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Required Technical Skills Include:
- Ability to recognize cardiopulmonary arrest and independently initiate CPR and other life-saving interventions in accordance with hospital protocols until a veterinarian assumes direction of the case.
- Participate in service and hospital wide initiatives as required.
Nice to have
- Exotic animal handling skills
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency and Critical Care, or active pursuit of specialty certification, is highly desirable.
- Fear Free Certified level 1
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, initiative, and resourcefulness in a veterinary clinical setting.
- At least three years of dedicated experience in Emergency and Critical Care medicine within a high-volume specialty, referral, or emergency hospital.
- Experience managing emergency triage, critically ill patients, trauma cases, and inpatient hospitalization care.
- Proven ability to serve as a technical resource and clinical leader during emergency situations.
- RECOVER CPR Certification and demonstrated proficiency in veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Compensation
- 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
- This unique part-time position offers the best of both worlds: two 13-hour weekend shifts, full Tufts benefits and perks, and an additional weekend
- 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
- We're looking for an advanced-level Veterinary Technician III to join our Emergency & Critical Care team as a Weekend Warrior.
- You'll work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where your expertise, clinical judgment, and ability to stay calm under pressure truly make a difference.
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