Veterinary Technician Cardiology

Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in 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, anesthesia, 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. **POSITION OVERVIEW** The Cardiology Veterinary Technician at Tufts VETS will play a crucial role in providing specialized care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. This position requires a strong background in veterinary medicine, exceptional technical skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The Cardiology Veterinary Technician will assist the cardiologist in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart-related conditions in patients, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care. Your attention to detail and commitment to high-quality care will ensure that our patients receive the best possible treatment. You will collaborate closely with veterinary teams, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to animal health. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of common veterinary cardiac conditions, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. A passion for animal care and a dedication to continuous learning will further enhance your contributions to our team and the welfare of our patients. **POSITION RESPONSIBILITITES** Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services Outpatient Receiving - Coordinate daily receiving schedule with doctors and liaison - Coordinate daily patient diagnostic procedures - Enter all patient charges for appointments and consultations - Submit clinical pathology and anesthesia requests - Submit and/or fill and sign-off on patient prescriptions from the pharmacy - Assist with filing and sending of outside scripts Electrocardiography - Enter patient data and obtain diagnostic ECG recordings for cardiology and other services - Maintain and order supplies such as ECG paper, alligator clips, and batteries - Interface with maintenance service - Maintain ECG machines Non-Invasive Blood Pressure - Obtain accurate blood pressure readings using Doppler, and maintain vitals recording in Stringsoft - Maintain and order supplies such as blood pressure cuffs, and gel - Maintain diagnostic equipment and manometers Echocardiography - Enter patient data in patient archive - Assist with animal restraint during echocardiogram - Coordinate ultrasound machine maintenance and biannual check-ups - Transfer ultrasound images to workstation - Maintain ultrasound table - Maintain and order supplies such as ultrasound gel, Isopropyl alcohol, and portable oxygen tank Centesis and Aspirates - Assist with procedure (handling, shave/prep site) - Submit samples for cytology, culture and/or fluid analysis - Maintain and order supplies such as catheters and needles, extension sets, 3-way stopcocks, syringes, and fluid collection devices Holter and Event Monitors - Hook up monitors - Maintain patient log and communication of requirements with owners - Receive and organize returned monitors; submit data to NAVIX where applicable - Oder and maintain monitors and associated supplies such as memory cards, electrodes, alcohol pads, and holter vets Cardiac Nursing Care - Receive cardiology patients for routine and emergency appointments, including taking accurate histories and performing initia…