Role
Location
Description
Emergency Technician Supervisor
Position Overview:
A working supervisor who performs the duties of medical technical staff (e.g., technicians and assistants) as well as scheduling and supervising the staff of the assigned department. Expedites the care and efficiency of the department. In charge of patient care standards for the department. Must lead the team by example, demonstrating organizational skills, following company policies, and maintaining a professional attitude.
Essential Functions:
- Function as charge nurse in respective department/area.
- Provide excellent documentation including client communications, treatments, anesthetic monitoring, and controlled drug logs (Cubex)
- Ability to give clear and concise rounds with relevant patient information
- Educate other staff members with your skills/knowledge whenever possible
- Proficient in phlebotomy, cystocentesis, canine urinary catheter placement and NG tube placement.
- Able to perform treatments/fluid therapy when given dose
- Ability to perform CPR including chest compressions, intubation, and breath administration. Direct others during a code.
- Ability to collect vital, pertinent information from distraught owners when patients are critical.
- Ability to perform advanced laboratory skills including cell morphology review, urine dry prep slide review and fecal review.
- Excellent/effective triage skills including being able to communicate with client status of patient and treatments we are implementing
- Ability to perform phone triage confidently, kindly, and effectively with clients.
- Start immediate stabilization on patients under doctor direction
- Understand relevant CBC/CHEM values
- Understand the use, common doses and contraindications of all medications administered
- Blood transfusion therapy including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions
- Albumin/Plasma transfusion therapy including administration and transfusion reactions
- Identify obvious murmurs, arrhythmias and pulse deficits
- Excellent anesthetic skills with knowledge of common side effects and immediate actions necessary to combat them.
- Ability to monitor and record sedation/anesthetic events with confidence
- Know anesthetic medications, their normal range for dosing, side effects, and contraindications
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Licensed Veterinary Technician in Washington or ability to become Licensed in the State of Washington if licensed in another state within 90 days of hire
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
- The ability to lift, push and pull up to 40lbs
- Ability to withstand long hours of standing, squatting, kneeling and walking
- Basic computer skills
- Adapt to an ever-changing work environment
- Maintain objectivity during highly stressful/emotional situations
- Keep a positive and professional demeanor during interactions with clients and team members, leading by example
Competencies:
- Leadership skills.
- Time management.
- Organization skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Multi-tasking and setting priorities.
- Empathy.
Schedule:
- Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week or Four 10-hour overnight shifts per week dependent on the needs of the role.
The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
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