Veterinary Assistant - Daytime/Swing Shift
Pay
Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.
About the role
Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed.
- Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc).
- Set up and discharge patients.
- Handle client communication.
Qualifications
- Knowledgeable and skilled in veterinary care.
- Ability to triage and assist in emergency situations.
- Experience with diagnostics and patient care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic understanding of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Ability to triage and assist in emergency situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Opportunities for growth and development within the organization.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- Access to 2,000 medical journals.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
- A regional licensed social worker for support.
Schedule
Flexible work schedules.
Pay
$19.00 - $27.00 / hour