Career Opportunities
We are looking for experienced qualified candidates who are interested in working with a multitude of specialists and in a hospital that provides 24 hour emergency service. Candidates must be able to multi-task in a fast paced hospital focusing on client service and patient care.
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties is a spacious 25,000 square foot, busy, progressive multi-doctor specialty and emergency practice located in Walpole MA.
Benefits For All Full Time Positions
Our generous benefit package includes include health, dental, CE reimbursement, short and long term disability and life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, vacation, sick and personal time, employee pet discounts on services, food and products, uniforms provided and paid holidays.
Current Positions
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Veterinarians
Technical Staff
Emergency Veterinarian
Tufts VETS is recruiting an emergency veterinarian to join our Level I VECCS certified hospital. The position offers the opportunity to provide care to a diverse array of inpatients across multiple specialties. Our emergency doctors participate in a rotation of shifts including daytime emergency receiving, daytime inpatient management, mid-day (‘swing’) emergency receiving and overnight shifts. Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment combining academia and private practice. Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach, and mentor, veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not-for-profit loan forgiveness programs and most, importantly to see a varied, strong caseload. Furthermore, we are privately owned and independently managed- thus you will be invited to practice medicine in your own way.
- Generous sign-on bonus, relocation expenses
- Competitive salary with a tremendous benefits package
- Multiple specialists to support you: internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and oncology
- The ECC teams consists of 2 criticalists and 8 experienced ER doctors
- Our rotating intern class will grow from 6 to 7 in 2023-2024
- Our 25,000-square foot hospital recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, mechanical ventilator, in-house NOVA and IDEXX lab. There are currently 2 surgery suites with plans for a 3rd.
- Partnership with the teaching hospital of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides resources including access to the diagnostic laboratory, library consortium, IT support, specialist consultation and more.
Walpole, Massachusetts is located halfway between Boston and Providence so you can take advantage of two unique cities. In addition to the rich culture of the cities, we are convenient to the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New England.
Whether you are internship trained, or have similar experience, if you are interested in joining a strong group of veterinarians that are providing excellent patient care in a great location, please contact Maureen Antonitis at 508-668-5454, or email your resume to Maureen.antonitis@tufts.edu.
Internist
Tufts VETS is recruiting a 4th internist to join our multi-specialty veterinary hospital. Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment combining academia and private practice. Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach, and mentor, veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not for profit loan forgiveness programs and most importantly, to see a varied, strong caseload. Furthermore, we are privately owned and independently managed- thus you will be invited to practice medicine in your own way.
- Generous sign-on bonus, relocation expenses
- Competitive salary with a tremendous benefits package
- Health, Vision & Dental
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with generous matching program
- CE allowance & paid professional expenses
- Pet care discounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- PFML
- Employee assistance program
- Paid maternity leave
- Multiple specialists to support you: emergency & critical care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and oncology
- The medicine team consists of 3 internists, 6 experienced technicians and 2 dedicated liaisons
- We have a full complement of endoscopic equipment (flexible & rigid)
- Our 25,000-square foot hospital recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, mechanical ventilator, in-house NOVA and IDEXX lab. There are currently 2 surgery suites with plans for a 3rd.
- Partnership with the teaching hospital of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides resources including access to the diagnostic laboratory, library consortium, IT support, specialist consultation and more.
Walpole, Massachusetts is located halfway between Boston and Providence so you can take advantage of two unique cities. In addition to the rich culture of the cities, we are convenient to the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New England.
Whether you are board certified, residency trained or are currently completing your residency, and are interested in joining a strong group of veterinarians that are providing excellent patient care in a great location, please contact Dr. Julie Callahan at 508-668-5454, or email your resume to julie.callahan_clark@tufts.edu
Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing level 1 VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign-On Bonus: $1,750
About the Position: We are seeking a fulltime Urgent Care Veterinary Technician (certified preferred). The Urgent Care and ECC services collaborate and communicate with one another in determining when cases need to be transferred from one to the other depending on the patient’s required care.
- Assists the urgent care veterinarian with cases from triage to discharge
- Skilled at triage
- Comfortable with patient discharges, reviewing orders and medications with clients
- Comfortable with digital medical records and treatment orders
- Excellent client communication skills with willingness to work with ER/ECC technicians and veterinarians during the transfer process, when needed
- Proficient with time management and punctuality
- Can safely restrain patients – low stress handling
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Proficient with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and running and processing various lab samples (such as NOVA, Catalyst, Procyte, Coag, PCV/TS, SNAP tests, staining samples, cytology’s, etc.)
- Comfortable with administering, monitoring, and recovering patients under sedation for common procedures
- Assists urgent care veterinarian with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Assists with inventory and general husbandry needs within the urgent care clinical space
Shift: Part-time (20-34 hours) benefited position within the Urgent Care services. Shifts Wednesday 3pm to 11:30pm, Friday 3pm to 11pm, and Saturday 10am to 6:30pm. Weekend and holiday requirements.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 3 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, RVT, and/or VTS preferred
- Must support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a positive outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu
Veterinary Assistant Urgent Care - Full-Time
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing level 1 VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
About the Position: We are seeking fulltime Veterinary Assistants to join our Urgent Care team.
- Provides compassionate care to all patients and clients.
- Conducts oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Assists Veterinary Technicians with patient treatments, procedures, and triages.
- Assists the Urgent Care Doctors with patient examinations, treatments, procedures and discharges.
- Takes direction from the Supervisor, Urgent Care Technician, or Urgent Care Doctor regarding prioritizing responsibilities during the shift.
- Assists with general department husbandry and stocking.
- Knows how to use basic functions of digital medical record system: StringSoft.
- Can collect a basic patient history.
- Obtain and document patient’s vitals (TPRW).
- Can effectively and safely restrain patients for blood draws, catheter placement, procedures, treatments, or general examinations.
- Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean, or organize as part of a normal job duty.
- Carry out basic in-house laboratory testing (NOVA, Procyte, Catalyst, Coags and all snap tests).
- Submit samples to outside laboratories i.e. IDEXX/Tufts.
- Effectively position for and take radiographs with technical assistance.
- Understands how to use, setup, and care for IV pumps.
- Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
- Can give baths and brush patients.
- Can collect non-sterile urine and fecal specimens for laboratory submission.
- Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior from a patient.
- Can assist Doctors and Technicians with the administration of medications.
- Maintains cleanliness and stocking of all exam rooms.
- Assist with setup, use, and maintenance of patient monitoring equipment and warming devices.
- Aseptically prep patients for procedures.
- Sterilely glove up.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills when talking with clients to assess concerns, urgency, and interventional needs.
- Provides clear, direct, and professional client communications, on the phone and in person.
Shift: Fulltime (36 to 40 hours). Second shift hours, days TBD. Includes holiday and weekend hours.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- High school degree or equivalent
- Minimum 1 years working in the veterinary field
- Experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited Veterinary Assistant program preferred
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle patients compassionately and safely when they are stressed, ill or in pain
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Can multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a optimistic outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
- Working Conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu
VTS (ECC) Veterinary Technician within the Emergency & Critical Care Service
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing level 1 VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign-On Bonus: $3,500
About the Position: We are seeking full-time VTS (ECC) Veterinary Technicians to join our ICU teams within the Emergency and Critical Care services.
- Mastery of advanced nursing skills related to emergency and critical care
- Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care; advocate for patients, and educate clients
- Understanding of ECC patient's condition and treatment, and your role in their nursing management
- Advanced skill in emergency action directed toward the assessment, treatment, and stabilization of a patient with an urgent medical problem
- Advanced skill in the treatment of a patient with a life-threatening or potentially life-threatening illness or injury
- Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills
- Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members in an on-the-floor position where patient care and team member education will be on the forefront of the position
- Work closely with the Learning and Development Coordinator to provide in-house education
- Constantly advance your knowledge base and skill set
- Able to provide professional, clear, and effective communication
- Demonstrate superior client service
- Maintain an optimistic outlook
- Comfortable with digital medical records and treatment orders
- Can safely restrain patients
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with time management and punctuality
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Comfortable with setting up and monitoring CRI’s
- Proficient with venipuncture and IVC placement
- Proficient with using various in-house equipment such as NOVA, Catalyst, Procyte, Coag and submitting various lab samples to external labs
- Can place central lines, NG tubes, and u-caths
- Comfortable with transfusions and blood typing
- Can maintain patients on mechanical ventilator and hi-flow oxygen
- Assists ECC doctors with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Comfortable with use and interpretation of telemetry system
- Proficient with patient triage, procedure workups, admitting & rounding patients, and discharges
- Comfortable with common sedating protocols, monitoring patients pre-op, intra-op, and during recovery of sedation
- Can setup, maintain, and troubleshoot multiparameter monitors (SpO2, CO2, ECG, NIBP), Doppler, and other common emergency equipment (O2 cage, ventilator)
Shift: 7am to 7pm fulltime (36 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 5 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, or RVT
- Active VTS in ECC
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a positive outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu
Emergency & Critical Care Credentialed Technician Supervisor
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing Level I VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign-On Bonus: $3,500
Position Overview:
The ECC Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ECC & Urgent Care departments. This position will be a working supervisor; with time both on and off the floor. Working on the floor performing all Technician responsibilities, modeling best practices in client/patient interactions with team members, observing and coaching team members on their clinical skills, knowledge, and patient care, ensuring efficient workflows and high standard of patient care being followed, and building good working interpersonal relationships between ECC and Urgent Care with all other services. The ECC Technician Supervisor also plays a vital role in building and maintaining a healthy culture throughout the hospital. This position supports and reports to the Clinical Services Manager.
This position requires someone who is organized, confident, and can maintain professionalism in tense situations, is invested in the success of the ECC and Urgent Care departments as well as the hospital, leads effectively and thoughtfully, is a champion through change, and possesses the ability to solve complex problems. A high level of emotional intelligence is key to succeed in this role. The ECC Technician Supervisor must be committed to controlling their emotions in a high stress environment and navigating interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. One must have the ability to navigate difficult conversations while being aware of body language, tone, and words to ensure an approachable and optimistic interaction. This includes deescalating employee conflict and gossip in a constructive and productive way.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all essential duties and tasks required of an ER/ICU/Urgent Care Veterinary Technician.
- Motivate, inspire, and empower team members.
- Ensure optimal patient care by providing clear expectations and direction for team members.
- Provide team members with coaching and training that are in line with hospital expectations.
- Monitor and give frequent feedback to team members to ensure they deliver exceptional client and patient nursing care.
- Conducts performance evaluations with the Clinical Services Managers support.
- Develop departmental policies and procedures.
- Provide conflict resolution both internally and externally.
- Maintains the schedule for ECC and Urgent Care that provides appropriate and adequate coverage for both services.
- Participates and oversees the ECC on-call schedule for staffing needs such as callouts and open shift coverage, and any shift concerns.
- Participate in callout and open shift coverage.
- Work required shift schedule including weekends and holiday coverage.
- Assist with disciplinary actions when necessary/appropriate (with management approval).
- Interview applicants for positions within the ECC and Urgent Care departments.
- Assists and oversees with onboarding and training of new hires within the ECC and Urgent Care departments.
- Facilitates and promotes individual growth and development goals/plans for team members within the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Assist in the resolution of problems/issues between team members with tact and professionalism.
- Act as an advocate for the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Meet regularly with the Clinical Services Manager and Hospital Director of Operations.
- Encourage collaboration and build strong inter-departmental relationships.
- Maintain positive rapport between all hospital team members and clients.
- Communicate openly, effectively, and regularly with all management/supervisors and specialists.
- Delegate responsibilities including projects to the ECC Lead Technicians.
- Meet regularly with the ECC Lead Technicians and Shift Coordinators.
- Assists the Clinical Services Manager with Payroll time clock review, pay adjustments, and approvals.
Schedule: TBD. Swing/Overnight hours. Fulltime (36-40 hour) benefit position within the ECC/Urgent Care services including holidays and weekend rotation coverage.
Education and Licensure Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Degree in Veterinary Technology and/or Animal Science preferred
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care desirable
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Minimum of 5 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Technician
- Minimum of 3 years working in emergency critical care/urgent care or specialty medicine
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can treat them compassionately even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Must support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy.
- Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Can multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
- Can stay calm and efficient under pressure.
- Is detail oriented and reliable.
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient/client care.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Must be professional, approachable, and maintain an optimistic outlook.
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
- Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time, include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu
ER Veterinary Technician within the Emergency & Critical Care Service - Part-Time
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing level 1 VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign-On Bonus: $1,750
About the Position: We are seeking a part-time ER Veterinary Technician (certified preferred) to join our Emergency and Critical Care Services.
- Proficient with patient triage, procedure workups, admitting & rounding patients, and discharges
- Excellent client communication skills
- Can safely restrain patients
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Aseptically prep patients for procedures
- Proficient with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and running and processing various lab samples
- Can place central lines, NG tubes, and u-caths
- Comfortable with administering, monitoring, and recovering patients under anesthesia and sedation
- Assists ECC doctors with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Assists with providing general husbandry and inventory for ECC patients and service
Shift: Part-time (20-34 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 1 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, RVT, and/or VTS preferred
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Can multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a optimistic outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu
ICU Veterinary Technicians - Day & Overnight
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty hospital providing level 1 VECCS certified emergency and critical care to New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign-On Bonus: $3,500 (day)
Sign-On Bonus: $7,000 (overnight)
About the Position: We are seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians (certified preferred) to join our day & overnight ICU teams within the Emergency and Critical Care services.
- Proficient with following and performing patient treatments
- Comfortable with digital medical records and treatment orders
- Can safely restrain patients
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with time management and punctuality
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Comfortable with setting up and monitoring CRI’s
- Proficient with venipuncture and IVC placement
- Proficient with using various in-house equipment such as NOVA, Catalyst, Procyte, Coag and submitting various lab samples to external labs
- Can place central lines, NG tubes, and u-caths
- Comfortable with transfusions and blood typing
- Assists ECC doctors with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Comfortable with use and interpretation of telemetry system
- Proficient with patient triage, procedure workups, admitting & rounding patients, and discharges
- Comfortable with common sedating protocols, monitoring patients pre-op, intra-op, and during recovery of sedation
- Can setup, maintain, and troubleshoot multiparameter monitors (SpO2, CO2, ECG, NIBP), Doppler, and other common emergency equipment (O2 cage, ventilator)
- Assists with providing general husbandry and inventory for ECC patients and service
Shift: Day: 7am to 7pm fulltime (36 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Shift: Overnight: 7pm to 7am fulltime (36 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 3 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, RVT, and/or VTS preferred
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must be well-spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a positive outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Benefits: Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Please email your resume to: Amanda.Cloutier@tufts.edu