Emergency Veterinary Assistant

About the role

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations, including chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology, and more. We are looking for collaborative and driven Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our clinical team, thriving on our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.

This role is ideal for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly, and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Every day is different, with no two cases alike.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education, including home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions), and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Vision and Dental included).
• HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending options.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance.
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life, and Accident Insurance, plus company-paid Long-Term Disability.
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program.
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities.

MedVet is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.