The successful candidate will be able to assist doctors with patients in the Emergency and ICU departments of Absecon Veterinary Hospital which is a large fast-paced environment comprised of a team of dedicated individuals. The role of the ICU technician includes but is not limited to:

• Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
• Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
• Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
• Phlebotomy and basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
• Basic knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring
• Conduct medical record keeping and client communication (particularly in regard to patient updates)
• Knowledge of common medications
• Place intravenous catheters, central line placement and PICC line placement and care
• Transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
• Feeding tube care and maintenance
• Placement of male urinary catheters
• Perform CPCR as needed
• Apply bandages/splints regularly
• Discharge patients
• Comfortable with handling and providing nursing care of exotics including SQ/IM/IV injections.
• Proper medical record keeping and invoicing.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience with advanced in-patient care.
• CVT or VTS preferred

• Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice or hospital.

Technical Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
• Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected

Absecon Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Age.