Over twenty years ago, an idea was hatched between a few Cincinnati local veterinarians. That idea grew into the first 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital in the Tri-State. Now, all these years later, our team spans multiple specialties across two locations, and we are continuing to grow every year. With that growth comes additional opportunities to welcome strong, dedicated individuals
who are looking for a career more than just a job. You will be provided on the job training to succeed in your role. With a structured advancement program, you will have tools at your fingertips to grow your skills, knowledge, and income as a technical professional.
We are hiring a full time Registered Veterinary Technician to support our busy Emergency/Critical Care Department!
If you enjoy an exciting and fast-paced work environment, our Emergency Department is the place for you! We never know what to expect in the world of ER and the variety of cases and medicine provided keeps every day new and exciting. We are looking for team players, willing to learn and grow their skills as they think and perform quick on their feet. Work with our experienced team of Veterinarians who are always happy to teach and broaden your skills with hands on learning.
Schedule: • 9am-7pm Rotating schedule including every other weekend
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Compensation: • $22-33/hour based on experience.
• $5000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position
Summary of Job Purpose and Function:
The Critical Care Veterinary Technician supports the Emergency and ICU team in providing quality veterinary care, advocates for patients, provides excellent client service, and ensures a safe and efficient hospital environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Communication:
• Record and deliver organized rounds; discuss case and request additional pertinent information as necessary
• Maintain open and clear communications with members of patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions), and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
Nursing Care/Procedures: • Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures
• Acquire vitals on incoming emergency patients
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia, sedation procedures
• Perform in house laboratory testing; prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
• Documentation of all aspects of treatment
• Maintain sanitary conditions of hospital; clean and efficient working area
Essential Skills: • Technical skills including but not limited to IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, venipuncture, and safe restraint
• Able to maintain focus and work in a fast-paced work environment
• Adept at problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
Special Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced, high patient load, 24-hour, 7-day/week, 365-day/year veterinary medical facility.
• This position may require special hours, including working weekends and evenings.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
Experience, Education and/or Training:
• CVT, RVT, LVT
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Registered in the State of Ohio.
• One year working experience in veterinary medicine preferred
Why Join  Our Team?
• 70% Employer Paid Health Benefits (based on individual enrollment)
• 50% 401(k) Matching (up to 6%)
• Generous Continuing Education & Scrub Stipend
• Pet Care Stipend, including pet insurance premium reimbursement, up to $1500 Annually
• 50% Company Paid Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program (Application approval required) and
• 50% Company Paid Veterinary RVT Bachelor’s Degree Program (Application approval required) Available
• Technical advancement program designed to grow skills, knowledge, and income as a technical professional
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Available Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program- We care about your mental health and wellbeing!
• Vacation and Sick Pay- Accrual begins on first day of employment
Visit https://carecentervets.com/about/ to find out more about who we are and why you will love working with us!
NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Experienced $22-$33 per HOUR Employment Type: Full-Time