Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (FT | Swing)

Ethos Veterinary Health • Vancouver, WA

89d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR. We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in veterinary medicine. ER preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerks License upon hire and keep active throughout the entirety of employment.
• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of patient handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the emergency department by assisting licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care.
• Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
• Prepare and run lab work.
• Obtain accurate patient histories.
• Client communication.
• Accurate record-keeping.
• Patient discharges.
• Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, and minor procedures.
• Complete treatments of patients as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional nursing care.
• Fill pre-printed prescriptions if a Med Clerk License is held.
• Basic drug calculations.
• Initiation of fluid therapy.
• Patient care of stable patients in isolation.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as needed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Staff pet discounts.
• Continuing education.
• Health insurance.
• 401k.
• $2/hr pay differential for Veterinary Assistants working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Weekend differential of an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

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