ER/ECC Veterinary Assistant- Swing, AESC
About The Position
Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team. About the Role: Emergency and Critical Care Assistants (ER/ECC) play a vital support role in providing urgent and intensive care to animals in critical conditions under the supervision of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians.
Requirements
- At least ONE YEAR of veterinary assistant experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role!
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant with job responsibilities that required animal restraint and taking radiographs
- Experience in a emergency/specialty setting
- Knowledge of EasyVet or similar medical record systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms for each visit, including tools needed for each exam.
- Retrieve patient charts from client services or referring department on behalf of the technicians when asked.
- Obtain other vitals, lab work, and diagnostics as needed per doctors or technician orders.
- Perform and assist with all aspects of animal restraint for exams and procedures.
- Care for hospitalized patients - administer medications, monitor vital signs, other duties as ordered by the treating veterinarian or treating ER technician
- Clean kennels, runs, wet tables and all other areas of the treatment area and hospital as needed.
- Assist in Ultrasound if needed.
- Laundry
- Basic grooming as needed.
- Other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered.
- 401(k) with Matching to help you plan for your future.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional personal and professional support.
- Annual CE hours to advance your skills.
- CE allowance for training and certifications.
- Uniform Allowance to ensure you’re always prepared.
- Shift Differential Pay for added compensation.
- Sick Days
- Vacation Days
- Bereavement Leave
- Holiday Premium Pay for working during special times of the year.
- On-Call Incentives for additional opportunities.
- License Reimbursement for required certifications.
- Referral Program to reward you for helping us grow our team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
