Emergency Veterinary Assistant, VERC

Ethos Veterinary Health•Pensacola, FL

5d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Emergency Referral Center in Pensacola, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Emergency team! About You: You are an individual with a cheerful outlook, a collaborator that genuinely loves people and their pets and want to make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are looking for a friendly, fun, compassionate team environment and place a high value on continuing to enhance your knowledge and skill set. You enjoy interacting and building relationships with clients, understand the importance of clear & effective communication, and are committed to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care. VERC is a fast-paced and high intensity emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, with seven emergency doctors and three board certified specialists. Our team values top quality medicine and works hard to stay on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and encourages continual growth in all roles. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round and prioritizes treating each patient with loving care. We pride ourselves in providing high quality medicine, with access to-state-of-the-art equipment and performing a wide range of procedures. Apply today and experience an environment where team members want to see you succeed and be the best assistant you can be!

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year working as a veterinary assistant, preferably in emergency medicine.
An understanding and experience with basic veterinary assistant knowledge, including restraint with obtaining radiographs, induction and recovery of anesthesia, and all aspects of patient care.
Knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical instruments, excellent aseptic technique, cleaning, sterilizing (steam and gas), wrapping, and storing surgical instruments.
Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members, and the ability to multi-task and work well in a high-volume, busy practice.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.