Veterinary Technician - Emergency Nurse Overnight

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Norristown, PA Posted 2/1/2025 Full Time
Description

Join a hospital where your growth matters! Our state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility is home to 13 specialty departments, offering top-tier medicine and cutting-edge diagnostics. We provide unmatched opportunities to advance your skills, collaborate with leading specialists, and make a meaningful impact on pets and their families.

About the Veterinary Technician - Emergency Overnight Role

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a Veterinary Nurse (Veterinary Technician) with at least two years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine to work in our Emergency Department.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: 8 pm - 8am Thursday-Saturday

Compensation: From $27.50/hr *this includes shift differential

What You’ll Do

  • Triage – identify emergencies and illnesses
  • Perform various treatments on an in-house and outpatient basis
  • Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
  • Administer medications
  • Assist in procedures
  • Position and capture of radiographs
  • Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
  • Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients
Requirements
  • Two or more years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine
  • Current CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or educational equivalent.
  • 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
  • Attention to detail and a calm demeanor
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, environment
  • Proficient computer skills

Our top tier benefits include

  • Leading industry compensation
  • Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
  • Retirement plan including matching funds
  • Pet adoption reimbursement
  • Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
  • Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
  • Unlimited growth potential

At MVA, YOU are our priority. If you're looking for a career where you can thrive, grow, and truly make a difference, we’d love to have you join our team!

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JOB LOCATION:
Norristown, PA 19401

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