Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke•Roanoke, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke is seeking to add several veterinary assistants to their team. This is a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility that serves the Roanoke region. The team is excited to manage a diverse caseload and utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care. The company believes in working hard, having fun, and ensuring balance in personal and professional lives. This is a dynamic work environment with opportunities for virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-year experience as a veterinary assistant or technician
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
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
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases

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