Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Emergency Trauma Services, an overnight and weekend Emergency practicelocated in the beautiful Big Sky country of Montana, is seeking like-minded emergency veterinary professionals to join our growing team. Our team is a close-knit, compassionate group who strive to always provide the best in emergency care to our patients. We are a full-service emergency hospital with an in-house diagnostic lab, digital radiography, state-of-the-art surgical suite, and onsite pharmacy, serving Bozeman, and the surrounding area.

Candidates eager to join our team should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, maintain a positive attitude under pressure, be an enthusiastic self-starter, detail-oriented, and ready to learn and grow!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with employer match, life insurance, medical/dental/vision options, annual scrub allowance, VERY competitive pay, CE allowance plus quarterly team bonus eligibility, licensure reimbursement for LVTs/CVTs, and employee pet care discounts.Relocation Assistance or Signing Bonuses available!!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a long-term position, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Skills Required:

We are currently seeking team players who are detail-oriented, positive, self-starters, eager to grow and learn. Please review qualifications carefully prior to applying, experience is required for these positions.

• LVT/CVT preferred but will consider VTNE eligible applicants with 4+ years experience in ER/Urgent Veterinary Care.
• All aspects of animal nursing care (lab sample collection, surgical prep/monitoring/post-operative care, injections (all routes of administration), IV catheter placement, radiology positioning, phone and in-person triage, accurate medical record-keeping, ability to follow direction with accuracy, familiarity with common veterinary medication and dosing calculations, running blood samples, microscopic evaluation, patient rounds.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently

• Good communication skills and works well in a team environment.
• This position includes overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Job Functions:

• Triage (verbal and written)
• Client education (verbal and written)
• ezyVet Software experience helpful, not required
• Customer service - phone etiquette, email, and in-person communication must be professional and knowledgeable
• Drug calculations/administration
• Anesthesia; induction, monitoring, pre, and post-operative pain control administration, assisting in surgery
• IV catheter placement
• Phlebotomy, cystocentesis, other laboratory collection methods, and prep.
• Processing in-houselab samples: Bloodwork, Urinalysis, Cytology
• Knowledge of basic emergency procedures
• Medical record-keeping and invoicing
• Cash handling, Point of Sale transactions, obtaining deposits for treatment
• Intake and Discharge
• Oversee hospitalized patients and recognize changes in status/condition
• Ability to communicate well with a team and provide status updates to Doctors
• Follow directions both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of treatment/flow sheets
• All aspects of veterinary nursing care not previously mentioned
• Other tasks as assigned by DVM and/or Hospital Administrator
• Shifts will include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• LVT/CVT preferred.
• Emergency experience preferred.

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Job Types: Full-time

Salary:$30+/hr; shift differential available, 8PM to 8AM

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Pet discounts
• CE allowance
• educational assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overnights and Weekends
• Holiday shifts