Veterinary Technician - Emergency Nurse Overnight at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

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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!)

Veterinary Technician – Emergency Nurse  

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of Veterinary Nurses ( Vet Techs ) 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:

Wednesday through Saturday 10pm - 8am (***ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ONBONUS***);

Thursday through Saturday 8pm - 8am (***ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ONBONUS***)

*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 medicine
• Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes
• Attention to detail and a calm demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast paced, environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Triage – identify emergencies and illnesses
• Perform various treatments on an in-house and outpatient basis
• Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
• Administer medications
• Assist in procedures
• Position and capture of radiographs
• Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

Our top tier benefits include:

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• Mid shift, overnight and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
• Leading industry compensation
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
• Retirement plan including matching funds
• Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
• Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
• Pet bereavement day paid
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
• Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
• Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
• Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
• Unlimited growth potential
• Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
• A strong focus on team member well being
• Team member events

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

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