ER Veterinary Assistant

Small Animal Emergency Services•Vass, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Small Animal Emergency Services is simple: provide exceptional emergency and critical care for the pets of Vass, NC while simultaneously offering comfort, compassion, and support to the people who love them. We are committed to maintaining a clean, welcoming, and professional environment where both our patients and team members can thrive. Our busy emergency hospital sees an average of 500 patients each month and is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities; including an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser technology. This allows our team to deliver high-quality, timely care for a wide variety of cases! No two shifts are ever the same. Our medical team manages everything from minor injuries and routine emergencies to complex critical cases, such as septic ruptures, orthopedic trauma, cardiac arrest, and more. The diverse caseload offers continual opportunities to challenge and expand your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families. If you're looking for a collaborative, fast-paced environment where medicine is rewarding, cases are varied, and every day brings new opportunities to learn, we'd love to meet you! Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 06:00 pm ~ 08:00 am Saturday & Sunday: 24 Hours

Requirements

An experienced veterinary assistant with a minimum of 2+ year experience required
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Compassionate and calm team-player
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

ER experience is highly preferred, however it is not required for more experienced applicants

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
triage of incoming patients
collection and analysis of lab samples
diagnostic imaging
management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
administration of medications
effective communication of treatment plans with clients
surgical preparation and assistance
anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses