Part-Time Veterinary Assistant, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health•Short Pump, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Short Pump, VA is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our ER team! This role involves patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness. The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern.

Requirements

Minimum of 6-months Kennel work or previous Veterinary Assisting Experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent communication skills, valuable and important for speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members.
Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
Able to multitask and work under pressure.
Flexibility and able to adapt to new situations.
Maintain a constant level of honesty and integrity.
Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available based on employee interest.

Responsibilities

Conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition and determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care.
Understanding common emergencies and appropriate action steps during a patient’s initial presentation.
Recognizing and facilitating critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms.
Communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints.
Providing excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintaining constant communication with owners throughout their visit.
Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient.
Assisting licensed technicians with outpatient procedures such as diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, and medication administration.
Assisting in the initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software.
Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations.
Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, and answering phones.
Adhering to guidance and delegation directed by Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs).