Equine ICU Technician - Overnight/Swing/Weekends *sign-on bonus

Summary: Performs the daily nursing and medical patient treatments, assists veterinarians with emergency cases and maintains ICU facility.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a Certified/Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician

Wage and Benefits: $21-$26 per hour plus an overnight and weekend shift differential. Sign-on/retention bonus of $1000 for full time applicants. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, 401k with match, competitive PTO accrual and continued education stipend. Full benefit package available upon request with complete application.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Daily treatments and nursing care of all hospitalized patients including elective procedures, critical care, and isolation.
• Prepares drugs, fluids, and CRIs for daily treatment.
• PO, IM, SQ, PR medication administration.
• Venipuncture including blood draw, IV medication administration, and IV catheter placement.
• Ability to run bloodwork and recognize abnormalities.
• Maintain appropriate biosecurity in ICU and isolation areas by cleaning as necessary. Works with veterinarians to implement and enforce biosecurity protocols.
• Appropriately stock ICU areas with drugs and supplies as needed. Maintains an accurate controlled drug log.
• Accurately maintain digital medical record; complete paper forms as needed.
• Assists veterinarians with euthanasia and necropsies as needed.
• Trains intern veterinarians, technician students, and new employees in ICU/nursing techniques and protocols.
• Client communication as needed.
• Maintains current veterinary technician certification/license/registration if applicable.