Vet Assistant
About The Position
TVRH provides 24-hour emergency care and specialty referral services in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation. Our facilities offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services. Our team of veterinarians and support staff works together to provide high-quality care to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We value collaboration, communication, teamwork, and creating a positive environment where our team members can continue developing their skills. The ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinary technicians and clinicians by helping provide efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment. This role also assists with hospital cleanliness, patient husbandry, stocking, and infection-control practices to help maintain a safe and organized workplace for patients, clients, and team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience required
- Professional experience with proper canine and feline restraint is required
- Safe canine and feline restraint skills
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Initiative and willingness to assist where needed
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Ability to follow established protocols and instructions
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology, veterinary software, animal first aid, and basic laboratory procedures is preferred.
- Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely and appropriately restrain canine and feline patients for procedures
- Assist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatments
- Assist with positioning and obtaining patient radiographs
- Enter patient vital signs into Cornerstone and document completed treatments in Instinct
- Complete other basic patient record documentation as directed
- Proactively support team members throughout the hospital as needed
- Monitor supply levels and add needed items to the appropriate supply/want list
- Restock treatment areas and maintain organized workspaces
- Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities
- Follow hospital infection-control and infectious disease protocols
- Communicate clearly and professionally with veterinary staff
- Maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
- Demonstrate compassion and appropriate communication around clients experiencing stressful or emotional situations
- Identify concerns or operational issues and bring them to the attention of management
- Participate in identifying solutions when appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
