Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
About the job
The Veterinary Assistant position will assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all of our patients within the hospital. Perform Veterinary Assistant duties pursuant to VE+CC Protocols. Embodies the culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Assist DVMs and LVT in all duties necessary.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
- Provide all technical support to primary emergency veterinarian
- Absorb and provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
- Perform basic, emergent, and critical care anesthetic monitoring
- Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine
- Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
- Properly use and maintain medical equipment
- Provide professional client communication
Requirements
- Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years
- A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols
Schedule
Thursday through Saturday, 7:00am - 7:30pm at our Main location
Hybrid Main/North
Friday, 7:00am - 7:30pm Main Hospital
Saturday & Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm North Hospital
Pay
$18.00 - $22.00/hr, depends on experience
Benefits
- Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Top-notch employee referral bonus program
- Mental Health support with Talkspace
- 6 Week paid Parental leave for full time employees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match for full-time team members
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time team members
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other benefit options available for full-time team members
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time team members
Location
8650 W Tropicana Ave Suite B107, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Pay
Base Pay: $18 USD - $22 USD
Company Information
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required. For CA applicants please visit our Privacy Policy