Veterinary Assistant - ER & ICU

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Veterinary Assistants

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join our team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners while working with your team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured animals.

• Monitor the vital signs of patients and report any abnormalities to veterinarians.

• Administer PO medications, fluids, treatments, and procedures as directed by veterinarians.

• Perform In-house lab work

• Assist with advanced imaging (X-ray/Echocardiogram/Fluoroscopy/Ultrasound)

• Obtain and record patient histories, and maintain accurate medical records.

• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology

• Ability to work quickly and accurately in an often chaotic and stressful environment.

• Experience working in ER/ICU or Specialty preferred, but we will train the right person

• Current WA state medclerk license preferred, but not required

• Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Availability:

• 10 hour shifts 4 times per week or 12 hour shifts 3 times per week

• 1 scheduled weekend shift per week required

• No mandatory on call

Benefits:

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 - $26.00 depending on experience.

• Weekend differential: $2 on weekends.

• Night time differential: $3 per hour on weekdays, $5 per hour on weekends.

• Yearly CE and clothing allowance

• PTO & CE hours

• Comprehensive benefits package.

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