ER Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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

Disability Insurance and company paid

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team in Idaho. You will assist DVMs, monitor hospitalized patients, perform in-house lab work, and educate clients on medications and home care while coordinating with the patient care team.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue licensure as a veterinary technician, have prior veterinary experience with emergency settings, and demonstrate strong communication and multitasking skills in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, unit conversions, etc.) and basic nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team on treatment plans and client communication.
• Provide client education on home care, 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 lab testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Calculations

Flexibility

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team in Idaho. You will assist DVMs, monitor hospitalized patients, perform in-house lab work, and educate clients on medications and home care while coordinating with the patient care team.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue licensure as a veterinary technician, have prior veterinary experience with emergency settings, and demonstrate strong communication and multitasking skills in a high-stress environment.