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Join our dynamic Open Heart Program and Emergency & Critical Care Service as a Veterinary Technician Specialist, where you'll provide specialized nursing care for small animal patients with cardiac conditions. Our one-of-a-kind open heart surgery program provides life-changing mitral valve repair to dogs with cardiac disease. Your role will include assisting with appointments, performing diagnostic workups (such as echocardiograms and ECGs), measuring blood pressure, and providing post-operative care in the ICU. You'll also handle various general technical duties within the cardiology service.
We seek a highly motivated, well-organized, and compassionate individual with expertise in veterinary nursing, especially for critically ill patients. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a proactive approach to patient care. A willingness to learn, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential.
This is a full-time, benefited position, considered essential personnel. A post-offer education verification, background check, and health assessment are required.
Examples of Job Duties include
- Deliver high-quality nursing care for cardiac patients, ensuring efficient, professional collaboration with veterinarians and students. This includes:
- Providing intensive postoperative nursing care for mitral valve repair surgery patients in the ICU.
- Using advanced monitoring equipment, ventilator-assisted respiration, and infusion pumps.
- Managing patient diagnostics and conducting triage assessments.
- Assisting in minimally invasive cardiac procedures and specialty diagnostics like echocardiograms, ECG readings, and Holter monitor placement.
- Performing catheter placements, administering treatments, and supporting sedation procedures.
- Ensure accurate medical record-keeping and seamless communication with the patient care team
- Support the learning and development of students, interns, assistants, and volunteers
This position has a schedule of Tues-Thurs 9a-7p
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