Veterinary Assistant (ER Exam Room)

ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant

The ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, is responsible for assisting the Technicians and Client Service Rep in providing supportive patient care and client service as well as maintaining a clean hospital environment. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist and follow directions of CSR supervisor, Lead Techs and Doctors.

• Safely retrain patients for examination, procedures and ultrasounds.

• Properly disconnect/reconnect patients from intravenous fluids.

• Be familiar with fluid pumps and troubleshooting alarms.

• Assist in setting up to take radiographs using proper safety precautions.

• Perform basic laboratory tests such as a CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV's.

• Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.

• Load clients and patients into exam rooms.

• Answer phone as needed

• Maintain communication with CSR's regarding patient care.

• Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule.

• Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.

Experience & Technical skills:

• Credentials as a Veterinary Assistant.

• Veterinary experience desirable but not a must.

• Animal restraint experience.

• Ability to multi-task and work well with others.

• Accountable

• Self-motivated.

• Detail-oriented.

• Able to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.

Our team enjoys working together and we have a positive, professional and upbeat working environment.

We have a progressive benefits package for full-time team members including:

• Health Insurance

• Vision and Dental Insurance

• 401k with employer contribution

• PTO

• Annual Continuing Education support through free courses, CE credits

• Personal pet discounts.

• And much more!

Hourly Wage: $18-$19/hour depending on experience and skill set. Schedule: Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. Ability to work mornings and swing shifts is a plus.