Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
About The Position
Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award-winning veterinary hospital seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state-of-the-art equipment (like digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care. Looking for a Veterinary Assistant job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care? Join Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center (VVERC), a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with animals, preferably in an emergency and specialty hospital
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Responsibilities
- Properly restrain animals
- Obtain a thorough history from pet owner
- Accurately measure and record each patient's weight and basic vitals (temp, pulse rate, and respiratory rate)
- Assist in anesthesia induction and patient prep for surgical procedures
- Clean and prep surgical packs and supplies
- Efficiently set up, turn over and break down OR and prep areas
- Understand triage and follow hospital policies regarding critical patients.
- Using aseptic procedures, draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer
- Properly package and store samples as needed
- Assist with routine exam room procedures
- Monitor patients' behavior
- Maintain a positive attitude, work well and collaboratively as a team. be able to work well under pressure
- Ability to multitask and produce efficiently under a heavy workload
- Assist in maintaining inventory and alert supervisor of items that are running low
- Maintain adequate interdepartmental communications regarding patient care and client issues
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
- Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
- VTNE and/or license reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discount
- Disability & Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
