Vet Tech III - Emergency Critical Care

Overview

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. In addition, the hospital creates a positive learning experience for Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University students and student technicians with regard to small animal ECC medicine and supports the training of specialized ECC technicians.

This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign on bonus following successful completion of 6 months of employment for newly hired employees

What You'll Do

The Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician III performs advanced and more specialized technical procedures with limited supervision from the attending veterinarian or supervising technician. Under minimal supervision the ECC Veterinary Technician III makes decisions and provides advanced veterinary patient nursing care, respecting the directions of the attending veterinarian. This role requires coaching and mentoring of junior staff along with the training of new technicians. The Veterinary Technician III is responsible for teaching and supervising veterinary and technician students performing more advanced technical skills and nursing care. The Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician is considered an essential employee within the hospital and the schedule may include providing University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

Essential Functions as a Veterinary Technician III in Ecc will be :

Patient Care - Provide high quality patient care including the following :

• Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Assist clinicians with procedures.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.

Teaching - Teaching responsibilities include :

Research - Assist in studies and projects as needed including treating research / laboratory animals

Miscellaneous - Other duties as assigned by supervisor and assistant supervisor including :

The schedule for this position will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 : 30 AM - 7PM

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

Preferred qualifications include :

Pay Range

Minimum $30.00, Midpoint $35.70, Maximum $41.40

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.