Veterinary Assistant - Er/Icu

Job Description

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of Portland, OR! Surrounded by beautiful nature and exciting recreation in every direction, Vancouver has a great small-town feel with access to big city amenities just across the river.

Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?

You will work in a beautiful facility with abundant, well-thought-out space, including an employee garden!

You will be part of a community that fosters a positive and progressive working environment, with an emphasis on employee support, wellness, and mental health.

The hospital offers the latest innovations in veterinary medicine, including MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, Plasma Exchange, Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, and much more!

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for professional development, health insurance, and 401k. There is a generous pay differential during evening hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide for the patient's needs in the emergency department by assisting licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care.

• Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.

• Prepare and run lab work.

• Obtaining accurate patient histories.

• Client communication

• Accurate record-keeping.

• Patient discharges.

• Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, and minor procedures.

• Complete treatments of patients as assigned in a timely manner.

• Provide exceptional nursing care.

• Fill pre-printed prescriptions if a Med Clerk License is held.

• Basic drug calculations.

• Initiation of fluid therapy.

• Patient care of stable patients in isolation.

• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care departments.

• All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in veterinary medicine. ER preferred.

• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.

• Knowledge of patient handling and restraint.

• Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.

• Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

This position may occasionally use repetitive motion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

• Evening shift

• Holidays

• Night shift

• Overnight shift

• Rotating weekends

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.