Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health•Cockeysville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pet + E.R in Hunt Valley, MD is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their outstanding team. The Veterinary Assistant will be cross-trained to support the Client Care team regularly. This role serves as the veterinary technician’s primary medical support, assisting technicians with tasks requested by the veterinarian on duty. Key responsibilities include assisting the veterinarian with animal restraint and handling, basic medical tasks, and routine client interactions, as well as playing a crucial role in treating hospitalized pets. The assistant also helps maintain the hospital facility's cleanliness. Pet+ER emphasizes a team-oriented approach to patient care, where technicians have direct case oversight and management with Emergency Clinicians. Senior technicians mentor newer technicians, fostering a learning environment that supports the pursuit of credentials and specialty credentials. As a teaching hospital, active participation in training and learning is expected from all employees. Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, has experienced substantial growth and seeks highly motivated individuals for its fast-paced, state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and critical care team. The company prides itself on an open, welcoming work environment where employees can learn from co-workers and seek guidance from clinicians and specialists. Management maintains close relationships with employees to consider their concerns and suggestions for innovation and expansion of services. Leadership focuses on assisting employees in setting goals and identifying internal growth possibilities. Ethos Veterinary Health is a premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, with more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. They utilize state-of-the-art technology and an evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate care and rewarding careers, committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine.

Requirements

High school or equivalent (required).
Veterinary Experience 1 or more years.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude, work well and collaboratively as a team.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to multitask and produce efficiently under a heavy workload.

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).
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.