Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health•Fredericksburg, VA

8d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Veterinary Center of Fredericksburg, VA is looking to add veterinary assistants to its advanced and growing emergency department. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts, primarily day shift, offering $20-$25/hr plus shift differentials. The role involves building advanced ER/CC skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases in a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. You will work at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong VA and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment
At least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant
Actively enrolled in a veterinary technician program to obtain licensure is especially desired.

Nice To Haves

Emergency or critical care experience preferred
Interest in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Looking to forward their career in veterinary medicine
Respectful, kind, and collaborative cultural fit

Responsibilities

Conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care.
Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms.
Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints.
Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital.
Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient.
In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration.
Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software.
Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations.
Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs).