Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Overnights - Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the role

VETech is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary clinic with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to provide exceptional emergency care for both pets and their owners. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where our employees feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess incoming emergency patients.
• Collect vital signs and communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
• Provide hands-on nursing care for both outpatient and hospitalized patients.
• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, peripheral IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency triage.
• Administer medications and set up and monitor intravenous fluid therapy.
• Assist with emergency procedures, sedation, and anesthesia.
• Develop and implement patient treatment, anesthesia, and nursing care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with pet parents.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional emergency patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of recent hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience providing direct patient care.
• Working knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, patient restraint, physical assessments, vital signs, sample collection, medication administration, hospitalized patient care, and infection prevention practices.
• Previous experience with venipuncture, peripheral IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, emergency triage, and other emergency nursing skills.
• Comfortable working with critically ill, injured, and emergent patients while supporting pet parents during emotionally challenging situations.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience working with practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly, and remain effective in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on hospital needs.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working on the floor.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program (plus).

Skills

• Compassion and empathy.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation.
• Generous employee pet discount.
• Referral rewards.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
• Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance.
• Growth potential.
• Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy.
• Quarterly hospital outings and company-wide retreats.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shifts vary based on hospital needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.