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Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic! Come join our fast-paced, exciting Emergency Room Team as a Veterinary Technician! Weekend Position: Work only 2 shifts/24 hours a week and get Monthly Stipend for Medical Benefits Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25 Veterinarians, 50 Technicians, 20 Assistants and 20 Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Rehabilitation) and care for their patients overnight. Shift Times Available: -10am-10pm Saturday and Sunday - Admitting/ICU What You'll Get to Do As a veterinary technician you will commonly: Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian Administers high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarian Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions Correctly calculates drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases Provides outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history Attend CE courses/webinars or hands-on training as requested by the Clinical Educator Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary based software applications Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment. Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times. Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public in a professional manner Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Ability to speak, read and write the English language Education and Experience for Technicians: 2 years of veterinary technician experience ER experience preferred RVT preferred High School or Equivalent What We Bring to the Table Double Time on Holidays Generous Shift Differential for Mid-shift and Night-shifts Continuing Education - $2,000 per year for RVTs Annual Uniform Allowance Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity Paid License Renewal Fees Generous Employee Pet Discount 401k with Company Match Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA Employee Referral Rewards Compensation Based on experience & skill level RVTs: $28 - $44/hour Techs: $22 - $35/hour