MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants work alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center to provide comfort and care for patients. They assist with patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and point-of-care laboratory tests; take radiographs; assist with ultrasound; and help prepare surgical instruments and set up operating rooms. The career ladder offers opportunities to grow into advanced positions, such as surgical instrument assistant and patient care assistant. Employees may also receive tuition assistance and earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs. The position requires flexibility to accommodate shift work at a hospital open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A sign-on bonus is offered for Veterinary Assistant hires.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrating initiative.
- Good organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
- Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations.
- Ability to follow detailed protocols.
- Ability to complete paperwork neatly and correctly.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Flexibility to accommodate shift work in a hospital open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nice To Haves
- Approved Veterinary Assistant certificate or equivalent; not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent care and ensure the cleanliness and comfort of all patients.
- Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitate patient visits.
- Perform accurate record keeping and data entry.
- Communicate changes in patients’ behavior and voids to doctors and technicians.
- Maintain excellent working relationships between departments.
- Assist with patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and point-of-care laboratory tests.
- Take radiographs, assist with ultrasound, and help prepare surgical instruments and set up operating rooms.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- 403(b) matching
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as the employer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
