Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Sarasota, FL

Description

Suncoast Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking full time team members to join our team on overnight shifts. Work 3 nights a week and enjoy your days on the beautiful sunny beaches of Sarasota!
As a Veterinary Professional, you already have a good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a talented Veterinary Technician. Here are some key skills we are seeking that are particularly relevant to this opportunity:  

• Provide friendly, quality care to our clients. Provide and maintain a high standard of patient care, including but not limited to:
  • Discharging patients from the clinic
  • Fill prescriptions
  • Draw blood
  • Obtain vitals on patients
  • Assist in inducing and maintaining patients under sedation or anesthesia.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care
• IV catheter placement and maintenance.
• Medication administration
• Assist with surgical procedures, including preparation and monitoring of the patient. 
• Knowledge of drugs and their dosages/uses
• Recognizing and reporting pain, distress, or any other patient concerns.
• Assist in emergency services (CPR, unaided catheterization/intubation, drug administration)

 Skills and Knowledge  

• Minimum 1 year veterinary hospital experience, preferably in Emergency and/or Urgent Care
• Effective communication with clients and staff members
• Ability to safely lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs (you may ask for assistance)
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Restrain and control cats and dogs of any temperament
• Recognize concerning behaviors in pets
• Make conversions and calculations
• Adapt to different needs and preferences of different doctors. 
• Ask questions when any task or procedure is unclear
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instruction

Benefits and Perks:  

• Employer paid Medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company Match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Shift differential for overnights
• Continuing Education
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Suncoast Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center provides innovative technology and veterinary experts to help pets in emergency and critical care situations. As a 24-hour emergency animal hospital, patients are stabilized, triaged, and treated by veterinarians. Our mission is to combine the latest state-of-the-art medical technology with both skill and knowledge.   

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.  

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