Emergency Vet Assistant: Fast-Paced ER Care & Impact

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur.

Short-Term Disability, Life and Accid.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team. You’ll assist with patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care, coordinating with the DVM and care team in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires prior veterinary experience and a preference for a State Registered Veterinary Technician license. Flexibility for weekend/evening shifts, strong communication, and precise calculations are essential for success.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required, emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions, medications and general wellness updates.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations proficiency

Team collaboration

Adaptable to shifts

Strong communication

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team. You’ll assist with patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care, coordinating with the DVM and care team in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires prior veterinary experience and a preference for a State Registered Veterinary Technician license. Flexibility for weekend/evening shifts, strong communication, and precise calculations are essential for success.