Night-Shift Emergency Vet Tech: Fast-Paced Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in New Orleans is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. Candidates must have prior veterinary experience, as well as proficiency in calculations and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating and prioritizing incoming patients, assisting veterinarians, and providing nursing care. We offer comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and strong career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions).
• 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.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans.
• Provide client education including, but not limited to home care instructions.
• 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.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations proficiency

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in New Orleans is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. Candidates must have prior veterinary experience, as well as proficiency in calculations and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating and prioritizing incoming patients, assisting veterinarians, and providing nursing care. We offer comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and strong career growth opportunities.