REACH Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Asheville, NC is interesting in adding a Registered Veterinary Technician, or experienced non-licensed candidate with at least two years of ER or specialty experience to our growing team!!

POSITION SUMMARY: Proficiently and effectively assess, stabilize and treat incoming emergency service patients. Maintain the flow of Triage/Treatment area and ensure the highest level of patient care. Effectively communicate with all areas of the hospital including attending clinicians. Provide accurate financial statements for clients and excellent client education for discharging clients/patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assess and stabilize incoming patients as they present for emergency care.
• Provide accurate and understandable client education as necessary
• Proficiently perform technical procedures (IV catheter placement/fluid administration, radiographs, laboratory assessments, urinary catheterization, sedation, NE/NG tube placement and maintenance, bandaging, etc.)
• Assist clinicians with minimal and advanced/life-saving procedures (CSF, centesis procedures, etc.)
• Perform anesthesia from induction to recovery for a variety of surgical procedures
• Discuss client treatment plans and proficiently understand and discuss payment options including, but not limited to Care Credit®
• Clean and maintain hospital equipment
• Accurately maintain patient records and hospital charges
• Assist in all areas of the hospital, including ICU by performing pt. assessments and procedures as indicated by the ICU staff.
• Ability to run laboratory assessments including, coagulation profiles, iStat profiles,urinalysis, fecal testing, IDEXX snap tests, platelet counts and manual differential slide reviews, etc.
• Proficient in operating standard monitoring equipment, endoscopic equipment, ECG,oxygen/flow-by set-ups, etc
• Possess knowledge for general to advanced husbandry with non-critical/critical patients
• Possess knowledge of hospital procedures and protocols along with individual requirements necessary to complete daily tasks
• Ability to focus and possess a commitment to helping patients in need of emergency services and continued/long term hospital care
• Possess excellent written, verbal, listening, and inter-personal skills necessary to provide clear communication to clients, doctors and staff
• Ability to excel in a team environment to ensure proper flow of the day
• Possess excellent time management, organizational skill, multi-tasking, and detail orientation
• Possess good knowledge of current Triage/Treatment software and an ability to use it to its full potential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Possess a high level of skill and knowledge in reference to circulatory and respiratory collapse and subsequent intervention (i.e. CPCR and post-arrest care)

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefit package includes:

• Signing and retention bonus (dependent on criteria)
• Company paid CE
• Company paid uniforms
• $2/hr shift diff for overnights
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Ancillary benefits
• 401k