Veterinary Assistant

Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke•Roanoke, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke offers 24-hour emergency and critical care to the pets of the Roanoke region. Because we are the only 24/7 ER in the area, we take great pride in our commitment to serve the other veterinarians within our community. Our team comes to work excited to manage the diverse caseload and ready to fully utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care for our client’s pets. We are rapidly growing and are looking to add two part-time veterinary assistants to our team! We believe in working hard, having fun and ensuring balance in our personal and professional lives. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment this is the place for you!

Requirements

A minimum of 1-year experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
Must be 18 years or older.
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests.
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses