Overnight ER Nursing Assistant

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists • Concord Township, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists is seeking an Overnight ER Veterinary assistant who is eager to learn and who will utilize their current experience to help enhance our patient care. We embrace kindness and are looking for individuals who are easy to get along with and are always willing to help. Our cultural message at Pinnacle is simple : great people, great medicine. Our team embraces this view of a hospital community. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with a passion for animals and a desire to work in a veterinary setting.

Requirements

• Previous experience in pet care or veterinary settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on own and able to support up to 80 lbs. with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year experience in veterinary care

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient’s cages.
• Cleaning and disinfecting all areas of the treatment room (floors, countertops etc.)
• Helping create comfortable sleeping quarters for our patients by doing laundry
• Assist technician staff with walking and feeding patients.
• Unpacking packages and deliveries of hospital supplies.
• Restocking hospital and pharmacy supplies.
• Running in-hospital lab work.
• Assisting technicians in taking radiographs.
• Ability to properly restrain patients for lab work, exams, and treatments.
• Able to learn veterinary software INSTINCT and medical record keeping.
• Helping with patient comfort and supporting the nurses in delivering best in class medical care

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Generous hourly wage reflective of your skillset and contribution to the hospital
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• In-house CE
• Pet care discount
• Independence Blue Cross medical insurance that includes Penn Medicine telehealth visits, tele-mental health support, and the largest health network in greater Philadelphia
• 401(k) program with 2% company match
• Costco membership (inexpensive gas is right across from our hospital!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees