Veterinary Assistant, Overnight Emergency
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC), a 24/7 emergency care veterinary hospital with seven specialties, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support urgent and intensive care for animals in critical conditions. The role works under the supervision of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in a supportive, fast-paced emergency and specialty environment. The position is full-time and scheduled overnight, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; days are to be determined. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour based on experience, plus a $2.50-per-hour overnight differential after 6 p.m. AESC describes opportunities for professional growth, training, and a supportive management team. AESC is a 24/7 emergency and specialty referral center in Parker, Colorado. Its 20,000-square-foot hospital provides emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology services. The hospital has advanced technology and a collaborative team of specialists and veterinary professionals.
Requirements
- At least one year of veterinary assistant experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in multiple languages.
- Two years of veterinary assistant experience with responsibilities that included animal restraint and taking radiographs.
- Experience in an emergency or specialty setting.
- Knowledge of EasyVet or a similar medical record system.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms and the tools needed for each exam.
- Retrieve patient charts from client services or referring departments for technicians when asked.
- Obtain other vital signs, laboratory work, and diagnostics as directed by doctors or technicians.
- Perform and assist with animal restraint for exams and procedures.
- Care for hospitalized patients, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and completing other duties ordered by the treating veterinarian or ER technician.
- Clean kennels, runs, wet tables, treatment areas, and other hospital areas as needed.
- Assist with ultrasound when needed.
- Do laundry.
- Provide basic grooming as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual continuing education hours
- Continuing education allowance for training and certifications
- Uniform allowance
- Shift differential pay
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation days
- Bereavement leave
- Holiday premium pay
- On-call incentives
- License reimbursement for required certifications
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
