Veterinary Technician - Norristown, PA, United States - Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Description

5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MID-SHIFT SCHEDULES

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

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 events, and a great work atmosphere.

We place high value on team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, including additional support and mentorship provided to those interested in obtaining a VTS.

*(For more information, check out our website

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of an ICU Veterinary Nurse ( Vet Tech ) with a minimum of 4 years of experience as a veterinary technician working in specialty practice; ICU experience preferable.

Rotation into the Emergency Department possible.
*The schedule we are looking to hire for are Wednesday through Saturday 2pm - 12am.
*Our hospital's ICU nurses hold an invaluable role in providing superior and compassionate medical care to our most critically ill patients, while working collaboratively with our Critical Care specialists and experienced Emergency doctors.
Your skills & experience and how you'll utilize them to help our patients :
Experience in specialty 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
Proficient computer skills, especially with veterinary software
Caring for our critically ill patients in our dedicated ICU ward

Perform various treatments (from placing peripheral and central catheters, maintaining urinary catheters and drain removal, to advanced interventions like mechanical ventilation).

Advanced monitoring and assessment of critical patients
Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
Mentor other nursing team members
5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR MID-SHIFT SCHEDULES

~ Mid-shift, overnight and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
~ Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
~ Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
~ License fee reimbursement
~ Additional benefits provided to those who have achieved their VTS (paid application/exam fees, increased salary, larger CE allowance)
~ Disability and Life Insurance
~ Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
~ Retirement plan including matching funds
~ Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
~ Pet adoption reimbursement
~ Emotional support and well-being benefits forteam members
~ A strong focus on team member well being
~ 00 per hour

"Veterinary technician" or "vet tech"
"Animal care" or "animal health"
"Medical treatments" or "medical procedures"
"Surgical assistance" or "surgery prep"
"Diagnostic imaging" or "radiology"
"Laboratory tests" or "sample collection"
"Certification" or "licensed veterinary technician (LVT)"
"Compassionate care" or "animal welfare"
"Flexible schedule" or "work-life balance"