Veterinary Assistant, Inpatient Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health•Short Pump, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Inpatient team! The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern. As a Veterinary Assistant, your job entails important aspects of our hospital: patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness.

Requirements

Minimum of 6-months Kennel work or previous Veterinary Assisting Experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
Support the Inpatient LVT with recovery and post-operative care for patients following surgical, imaging, and procedural interventions.
Administer prescribed treatments, including non-controlled medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
Accurately record patient vitals, observations, and status updates in the medical record, and promptly communicate changes to the attending veterinarian.
Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked inpatient ward and treatment area.
Assist with patient preparation and positioning for imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) or procedures as needed.
Provide low-stress handling, comfort care, and emotional support to both patients and their owners.
Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at-home care instructions and medication plans.
Assist with patient transfers to and from ER or other specialty services in a timely, organized, and medically appropriate manner.
Participate in medical rounds and hand-offs with ER and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care.
Adhere to guidance and delegation directed by Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs) to perform all other duties as assigned.