About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Oakdale, MN 55128Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 HourlyJob Shift: Evening/SwingThe Primary function of the Wards Veterinary Technician - in the ER and Critical Care Department is to provide exceptional care of both patients and clients by service as an extension of the veterinarian. The ER/ICU Wards Technician is expected to perform, guide and monitor low level acuity patients through discharge. To promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities. This position will report directly to the ER/ICU SupportTeam Managers.
Essential Role
Entry level veterinary technician position providing care and wellbeing of low acuity patients prior to medical discharge
Perform 1131 cat care life check process as requested or required
Work alongside Specialty Services as necessary to manage wards admittance, treatments, procedures and discharge
Ensure ward's area is clean and well stocked for the next team member
Full-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Part-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per month, but not more than 29.5 hours in one week.
Patient Care
Demonstrate high level math skills
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of medications and diseases
Report any sentinel events to DVM and Charge Technician-ensure DVM reports sentinel event
Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR
This job description is a living document and may be altered by the Leadership team at any time.
In addition to the above duties position will perform any other duties requested and adhered to the team member guidebook and any other governing policies at AERC.
QualificationsPhysical Requirements
Excessive walking and standing, frequent squatting and lifting
Able to work at all clinic locations
Incur risk of injury from animals
Ability to work well under pressure and high levels of stress
Incur exposure to zoonotic diseases, radiation, anesthesia and possible hazardous medications or substances
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A.AS. or B.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited school.
Current certification, license, or registration as a Veterinary Technician. VTS is a plus.
Two years in practice.
Other facts
About ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA
The Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is a 24/7 animal ER in Oakdale, MN & St. Paul, MN. We also offer specialty services for your pet, including Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Imaging, & Avian & Exotic Medicine.
What you'll do
- The Veterinary Technician in the ER and Critical Care Department provides exceptional care for low acuity patients and assists with their discharge process. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean and well-stocked ward area and collaborating with specialty services as needed.
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