Job Description
Join the dedicated team at Fetch Veterinary as a Veterinary Technician in our Emergency and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We are passionate about delivering high-quality and compassionate care to pets during their most critical moments. As a Veterinary Technician in this fast-paced environment, you will work closely with a talented team of emergency veterinarians and support staff to provide urgent care to pets in need.
Why Join Fetch?
- Competitive pay with shift differentials for evening and weekend hours
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education support and opportunities for professional growth
- Positive, supportive team culture focused on well-being and work-life balance
If you're passionate about emergency veterinary medicine and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we?d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team at Fetch in Brandon, FL, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition in an emergency and critical care setting
- Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, including triage, wound care, and life-saving interventions
- Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by the veterinary team
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies required for emergency procedures
- Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood work and urinalysis
- Provide anesthesia monitoring for critical patients
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient care
- Communicate effectively with pet owners about their pets' conditions, treatments, and progress
- Support the team by keeping the workspace organized and well-stocked
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in a high-energy environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) preferred
- At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician, specifically in emergency or critical care preferred
- Strong knowledge of veterinary emergency procedures and protocols
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and make quick decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to work day and swing shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Pet Plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education and uniform allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
Key skill Required
- Ability to Handle
- Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Comprehensive
- Demonstrated Ability
- Documentation
- Focused
- Health Insurance
- Insurance
- Intensive Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Interpersonal Skills
- Life Insurance
- Organizational Skills
- Passionate
- Professional Growth
- Reimbursement
- Supportive
- Talented
- Team Culture
- Triage
- Veterinary Medicine
- Vision Insurance
- Work-Life Balance
- Workspace
