Description Position at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse - Part time, Overnight
Location: Buzzards Bay, MA
Company: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Are you an experienced veterinary nurse seeking your next challenge? Join Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists! We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Buzzards Bay, MA. At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, we value professional growth and development and are committed to providing the highest level of care to our community. We're excited to welcome new team members who share our mission of excellence.
About This Role: As an Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) nurse, you will play a vital role in our emergency team, working closely with doctors and colleagues to provide exceptional care for each patient. You will be involved in every step of the patient care process, from initial assessment and admission to ongoing monitoring and discharge planning. This role offers the opportunity to use and expand your skills in pain management, trend analysis, transfusion medicine, and mechanical ventilation, helping to save lives and improve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: - Perform emergency triage, obtain vitals, gather health histories, and document interactions and observations using electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Assist in stabilizing critically ill patients as they present to the emergency room.
- Utilize technical skills to perform exceptional medical care, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic imaging.
- Assist emergency clinicians with procedures, including induction, prep, monitoring, and recovery.
- Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing sophisticated technical skills, exceptional communication, advocacy, and compassionate care.
- Be an essential member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and teamwork.
Education and Qualifications: - Current CVT, LVT, or RVT, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months, is strongly preferred.
- VTS (ECC) preferred, or the desire to earn a specialization.
- RECOVER certified preferred.
Required Experience: - Minimum of two years of veterinary ECC experience.
- Experience in anesthesia and monitoring of emergency procedures, such as wound repairs.
Key Competencies: - Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate patient and team needs.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the environment and handle stress calmly.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Schedule and Benefits: - Overnight position including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.
- Part time
- Initial training schedule may differ to ensure optimal training.
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,500.
- Generous compensation based on industry standards and experience.
- Paid PTO and holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401K.
- Excellent Continuing Education Program, including VTS training track and doctor mentors.
- Uniform allowance.
- Trupanion Pet Insurance with company-paid premiums for two of your pets.
- Full-time Veterinary Social Worker on-site for employees and clients.
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team is dedicated to providing quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to meet the needs of our community. We seek enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who meet the highest standards for quality and performance while fostering a friendly and positive team-player approach.
Join Us Today: Become a part of our United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, where we support sustainable and fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional care. If you are a dedicated veterinary nurse ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Additional Information: As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment, all applicants being considered for employment must pass a drug test before beginning work.