Veterinary Assistant ER, Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Ethos Veterinary Health • Tacoma, WA

6d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners while working with your team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Requirements

• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in an often chaotic and stressful environment.
• Prior veterinary experience required (minimum 2 years)
• Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in ER/ICU or Specialty preferred, but we will train the right person
• Current WA state medclerk license preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured animals.
• Monitor the vital signs of patients and report any abnormalities to veterinarians.
• Administer PO medications, fluids, treatments, and procedures as directed by veterinarians.
• Perform In-house lab work
• Assist with advanced imaging (X-ray/Echocardiogram/Fluoroscopy/Ultrasound)
• Obtain and record patient histories, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge order

Benefits

• Hourly pay range- $20.00 - $28.00 depending on experience
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
• Comprehensive benefits package!
• medical
• dental
• vision
• a 401k with employer match
• paid time off (including sick time)

What This Job Offers

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