Daytime Emergency Veterinary Technician
7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA, 18106 allvetnearme.com/eastern-pennsylvania-veterinary-medical-centerOverview
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) is a 24/7 Small Animal Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital located in the Lehigh Valley and serving the surrounding Eastern Pennsylvania veterinary community. We are an independent practice seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding team! At EPVMC, we are committed to delivering high quality medicine in an environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration and fun! We have a well-established emergency and critical care service located in our 20,000 sq. ft. hospital equipped with 7 oxygen cages, complete in-house laboratory including digital cytology, digital radiography, 6 surgery suites, 64-slice GE Lightspeed CT, 1.5T GE MRI, GE OEC C-Arm, and two isolation suites. Our current specialties include: critical care, emergency, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery.
Nestled between the Blue and South Mountains the Lehigh Valley is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns throughout. All with picturesque parks, trails, and waterways in between and ready for exploration. We have rich industrial history that has given the regions past an uplifting present. From museums like Martin Guitars, The Steel Stacks, and Crayola Crayons the Lehigh Valley can charm any age visitor.
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Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs. As we continue to grow, our Emergency Department is expanding. We are looking for an Daytime Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment and enjoys the challenge of emergency medicine. This position is ideal for a technician who excels under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients when they need it most. What You'll Do Triage and assess emergency patients upon presentation Obtain patient histories and perform nursing assessments Place and maintain intravenous catheters Collect and process laboratory samples Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients Assist with emergency procedures and stabilization efforts Perform anesthesia monitoring and recovery when needed Maintain accurate and detailed medical records Provide compassionate communication and support to clients during stressful situations Collaborate with emergency and specialty teams to deliver exceptional patient care What We're Looking For Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) Previous emergency and/or specialty experience preferred Strong technical nursing skills and critical thinking abilities Ability to remain calm and organized in high-pressure situations Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to patient advocacy and exceptional client service Passion for continuous learning and professional development Pay Rate: Starting at $26/hour plus shift differential for weekends Benefits Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/ Where uncommon support partners with joy.