Emergency Vet Assistant: ICU & Critical Care Team

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant for the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. Under supervision, you will provide patient care, support to veterinarians and technicians, and assist with blood work, monitoring, and procedures required for critical cases.

You will work as part of a team to ensure high-quality care, assist with front desk duties when needed, and help maintain infection control and hospital standards in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in veterinary patient care preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and hospital standards.
• Ability to work under supervision in a hospital setting.
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Work with team to care for patients including post-surgical and critical cases.
• Monitor patient status and report abnormalities.
• Restrain and transport patients between clinical areas.
• Assist with monitoring equipment and procedures.
• Record treatments and enter charges.
• Serve as a backup to the front desk and assist with billing.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies.

Skills

Animal care

Infection control

Medical terminology

Patient monitoring

Veterinary equipment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIS (Hospital Information System)

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant for the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. Under supervision, you will provide patient care, support to veterinarians and technicians, and assist with blood work, monitoring, and procedures required for critical cases.

You will work as part of a team to ensure high-quality care, assist with front desk duties when needed, and help maintain infection control and hospital standards in a