ER / ICU Veterinary Technician – VERC Hawaii
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. Our skilled team of board-certified specialists and emergency professionals collaborates to deliver exceptional care. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools including a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and electrochemotherapy, VERC is dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine across the Hawaiian Islands.
Our Mission :
To set the benchmark for veterinary emergency and specialty medicine by offering progressive and comprehensive patient care.
Key Responsibilities :
As a Veterinary Technician in the ER / ICU, your role will involve :
- Patient Care : Triaging incoming patients, assisting veterinarians with assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, including catheter placement.
- Lab Work : Collecting and processing samples (blood, urine, free fluid, fine needle aspirates) efficiently.
- Radiology : Utilizing imaging modalities to assist in patient diagnostics.
- Anesthesia : Monitoring, executing, and recovering sedation and anesthetic events.
- Client Interaction : Providing outstanding client care to ensure long-term relationships.
About You :
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who :
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and can adapt to various communication styles.Has excellent organizational skills, time management, and a strong sense of accountability.Maintains professionalism and composure in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.Demonstrates expertise in operating patient monitoring, laboratory, radiographic, and anesthetic equipment.Has strong math skills to calculate medication dosages, fluid rates, and other treatments accurately.Minimum Qualifications :
At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant / technician in a progressive general practice or 1 year in a specialty practice .Benefits :
Joining the VERC team comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including :
Health insurance (with an optional 100% employer-paid plan), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Flexible spending accounts.401(k) retirement plan.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Paid time off and uniforms.Generous continuing education (CE) allowance.