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Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency Nurse


Company : Metropolitan Veterinary Associates


Location : Norristown, PA


Created : 2024-05-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Emergency Veterinary Nurse 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 member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere. *(See below for all of the benefits we offer!)For more information, check out our website -- > We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a Veterinary Nurse ( Vet Tech ) with at least two years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine to work in our Emergency Department.Current CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or educational equivalent.The schedules we are hiring for are:Overnight: Thursday through Saturday 8pm - 8am*For those without two years of emergency experience, but with the education required and a passion to advance their skills, inquire about Metropolitan's Talent Management Program*Your skills & experience and how you'll utilize them to help our patients :Experience in emergency veterinary medicineBroad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processesAttention to detail and a calm demeanorAbility to work in a fast paced, environmentProficient computer skillsTriage identify emergencies and illnessesPerform various treatments on an in-house and outpatient basisAnesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patientsAdminister medicationsAssist in proceduresPosition and capture of radiographsCommunicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patientsOur top tier benefits include:Mid-shift, overnight and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentialsLeading industry compensationEducation Assistance Program & tuition reimbursementMedical, Dental and Vision insurance availableDisability and Life InsuranceFlexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balancePaid time offPaid volunteer time off$200 annual scrub/shoe allowanceContinuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)Retirement plan including matching fundsTeam member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTangoEmployee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)Pet bereavement day paidPet adoption reimbursementPregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% payTeam members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided dailyMentorship with a team dedicated to Education and DevelopmentEmotional support and well-being benefits forteam membersUnlimited growth potentialEveryone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environmentA strong focus on team member well beingTeam member eventsSalary: From $22.00 per hour