Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Pensacola, FL

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) in Pensacola, FL is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, client interaction, and working as part of a supportive veterinary team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to provide compassionate patient care, assist with procedures, and help create an exceptional experience for pets and their families.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a high-volume, fast-paced veterinary hospital
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a veterinary medical team
• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Commitment to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hands-on care for emergency and hospitalized patients
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedure
• Assist with obtaining diagnostic radiographs and preparing patients for imaging
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to Veterinary Technicians and veterinarian
• Assist with general patient care, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining patient comfort
• Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for procedures
• Clean, sterilize, wrap, and properly store surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary patient care areas
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding their pets and hospital care
• Help clients navigate their pet's visit with clear and effective communication
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a busy, high-volume environment
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, other assistants, and client care team members
• Continue developing veterinary knowledge and technical skills through training and continuing education

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed