Veterinary Technician - ICU Nurse Overnight

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates • philadelphia, pa, us • 4w ago

Description
ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
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!)
Veterinary Technician - ICU Nurse
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.
Current CVT/LVT/RVT PREFERRED; VTS Certification highly regarded.
The overnight schedule we are looking to hire for is:
Sunday through Tuesday 8pm - 8am. ( ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS )
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:
ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS!

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 for team 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