Emergency Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
MedVet is a nationwide Emergency and Specialty veterinary provider seeking a collaborative, driven Emergency Veterinary Assistant for its clinical team. The role supports emergency patient care in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, quick shifts between tasks, and the ability to handle stressful, critical situations. The proposed schedule is Wednesday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. The hiring range is $17.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience. The assistant works with veterinarians and the patient care team to assess and prioritize incoming patients, support treatment and procedures, provide nursing care and monitoring, and communicate with clients. The role also includes laboratory work and assistance with anesthesia and sedation procedures. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience is required.
- Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant-rate infusions, and unit conversions.
- Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous emergency veterinary experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
- Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize them based on assessment.
- Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
- Provide client education, including home care instructions, medication indications and adverse reactions, and wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
- Assist the DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
- Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
- Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Vision and dental insurance
- HSA, FSA, and independent care spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Shift differentials and on-call pay
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts and pet insurance
- Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Continuing education opportunities and assistance program
- Career growth and personal development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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