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Ethos Veterinary Health Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care in Medford, Massachusetts
Urgent Care by Ethos – is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health (www.ethosvet.com) network of hospitals, providing our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network, but still maintain our distinctive identity. The focus of Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. Our approach focuses on innovation, team development and collaboration.
Our Urgent Care centers bridge the gap between general practice and emergency. Our 2-doctor practices offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Our urgent care centers are specially designed to deliver efficient care and are furnished with advanced equipment and technologies.
Urgent Care Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday = 2 PM – 10 PM & Saturday – Sunday = 10 AM – 7 PM
About the Job: As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant in the Urgent Care you will be responsible for:
Triaging patients
Obtaining and reporting vitals, prioritizing patient treatments and delegating tasks if needed
Recognize changes in patient status and report to doctor
Advise owners, prepare medications and discharge patients
Collect samples, place IV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
Utilizing different imaging modalities (radiographs,ultrasound)
Calculating and administering medication, fluid additives, CRI's
Administer and monitor patients for anesthetic/sedation procedures
About You:
Minimum of 3 year of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting required. 1 years ER experience preferred.
LVT preferred
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
Benefits:
Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
50% Employee Pet discount
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
No waiting period. Health benefits are immediate upon hire
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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