Veterinary Overnight ICU Assistant, SCVIM
About The Position
Join our team at Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM), where we are proud of our longstanding tradition of delivering exceptional specialized care to pets across Southern Colorado. Recently honored with the Ethos Elite Award for our outstanding leadership and culture, SCVIM stands as one of the largest veterinary internal medicine practices in the country. As our hospital continues to expand, we are actively growing our team to support a rising caseload and the upcoming addition of two new specialists. This is an exciting period of strategic growth for SCVIM, offering team members the opportunity to be part of a thriving, collaborative environment with strong leadership and a stable, engaged team. Despite our growth, we remain deeply connected to our community, providing personalized care and fostering strong, lasting relationships with our clients. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technology, including ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT scanning, and chemotherapy services, allowing us to offer comprehensive and compassionate specialty care.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
- At least 1 year of recent experience in veterinary medicine, with increasing responsibilities, Specialty experience preferred but not required.
- Preferred 1+ years experience with in-patient management but not required
- Demonstrates ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Certification (RVT) preferred but not required.
- Specialty experience preferred but not required.
- Preferred 1+ years experience with in-patient management but not required
Responsibilities
- Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
- Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients’ condition.
- Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
- Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
- Medicates patients by order of prescribing veterinarian or technician.
- Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
- Assists with and documents patient treatments.
- Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
- Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
- Fills prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
- Assists with lab tests as needed in hospital.
- Properly packages and sends samples to outside laboratories.
- Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Keeps the hospital clean and stocked.
- Prepares medical equipment for sterilization
- Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
- Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
- Performs additional duties as required such as janitorial duties and inventory upkeep
- Performs small organizational projects as requested
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- Disability and life insurances
- Flex-spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrued paid time off
- Uniform stipend
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
- Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
- Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app and on onsite Veterinary Social Worker
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A unique learning experience driven by our senior leadership and doctors
- medical, dental, vision
- a 401k with employer match
- paid time off (including sick time)
- paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
