Emergency Vet Aide — Compassionate Animal Care

VEG ER for Pets; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking passionate veterinary nursing staff to provide compassionate care for patients and clients in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will work with licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to deliver high-quality nursing care and participate in rounds and care planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and growth within a patient-centered culture dedicated to pets and people in need.

Qualifications

• You are passionate and motivated and a team player who respects peers.
• You value learning and strive to deliver high-quality patient care.
• You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care.
• Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Use understanding of common diseases and conditions to triage incoming patients.
• Administer medications and understand potential adverse effects.
• Set up and monitor IV fluid therapy and blood transfusions.
• Contribute as a team member to outpatient and inpatient care.
• Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Be trained to perform CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
• Collect samples and perform in-house and point-of-care tests and imaging.
• Assist in anesthesia with supervision and nursing care tasks.
• Maintain urinary catheters, nasal oxygen tubes, and oxygen cages.
• Work with licensed veterinary technicians as a vital team member.
• Obtain training along growth pathways for roles beyond nursing care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team player

Strong communication

Adaptable

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking passionate veterinary nursing staff to provide compassionate care for patients and clients in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will work with licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to deliver high-quality nursing care and participate in rounds and care planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and growth within a patient-centered culture dedicated to pets and people in need.