Emergency Veterinary Technician

At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS), we're passionate about providing gold-standard care to pets while fostering an environment of growth and collaboration. If you're driven, compassionate, and eager to advance your skills, our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team in Dennis, MA, is the perfect place for you.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is prioritized, and every day brings meaningful opportunities to make a difference.

About This Role

As an ECC Nurse, you'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring patients receive the best care from triage to discharge. Whether you're refining advanced technical skills or learning something new, you'll play a key role in saving lives while working with a team that shares your passion.

Expect to grow your expertise in areas like:

• Pain management and patient advocacy.
• Trend analysis and monitoring critical systems.
• Transfusion medicine and mechanical ventilation.
• Managing emergency cases from stabilization to recovery.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform emergency triage, vitals checks, and gather patient histories.
• Stabilize critically ill patients upon arrival.
• Use technical skills for venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic imaging.
• Assist clinicians during emergency procedures, ensuring smooth induction, prep, monitoring, and recovery.
• Deliver advanced nursing care with compassion, collaboration, and excellent communication.
• Be an integral part of the healthcare team, advocating for patients and supporting teammates.

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts: days, nights, and swing schedules.
• Sign-on bonus up to $2,500.
• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous Continuing Education (CE) opportunities, including mentorship for VTS certification.
• Uniform allowance.
• Trupanion pet insurance for two pets, paid by CCVS.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your well-being.

Qualifications

Education:

• CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure (or ability to obtain within six months) preferred.
• VTS (ECC) certification is a plus—or bring your passion to pursue it!
• RECOVER certification preferred.

Experience:

• Prior experience in emergency veterinary medicine required.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring during emergency procedures (e.g., wound repairs).

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and time management.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
• Calm under pressure with a keen eye for detail.

Why CCVS?

As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS is a vital part of the community. Our highly skilled team of specialists and support staff are committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting one another in a friendly, collaborative environment.

At CCVS, we believe that investing in your growth is investing in our patients’ care. As a proud partner of United Veterinary Care, we offer sustainable, fulfilling career paths where you'll feel valued every step of the way.

Take the next step in your career. Join Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists and make a meaningful impact every day!

Ready to learn more? Apply today and discover how you can thrive with us in Dennis, MA!