Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency Clinic North East

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Humble, TX

3d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

An Emergency Veterinary Assistant/Technician supports and assists the Veterinarians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, performing diagnostics/treatments, and top tier patient care. This is an emergency position with overnights ONLY available.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 - 3 years of experience in a fast paced veterinary hospital setting or emergency experience
Broad knowledge of animal science
Intermediate knowledge of emergency medicine
Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Cornerstone, and Smartflow
Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills
Basic medical mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses
Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills
Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and educating way
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities
Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that is high stress fast-paced
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Must frequently use a computer for long periods of time.
Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision.
Requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time.
May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, infectious diseases, and excretions.
May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch.
Requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to lift, carry, pull or move objects.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced high stress environment

Responsibilities

Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit.
Perform diagnostics, treatments, and administer medications.
Maintain vitals and treatments on hospitalized patients.
Prep and monitor patients in surgery - pre-op, during, and post-op.
Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general regarding emergencies.
Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized patients.
Clean and disinfect cages, runs, and treatment areas.
Perform and set up procedures (IV catheters, urinary catheters, fecal catheters, thoracic/abdominocenteses).
May administer medication (IV, IM, SQ, orally), perform IDEXX diagnostics, and fill prescriptions.
Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining.
Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.
Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
Perform other duties as requested.