Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Frazer Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Pet care discount

Flexible schedule

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Uniform allowance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced hospital. You will work with a large team of experienced veterinarians and nurses to deliver high-quality emergency care around the clock.

The position offers part-time or full-time schedules, evening and weekend shifts, and a competitive hourly pay with differential for overnight and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and build relationships.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Positive, patient-focused attitude with client service orientation.
• Restraint of patients as needed.
• Cleaning of equipment and cages; stocking treatment areas.
• Assisting doctors and nurses with daily tasks.
• 1 year veterinary experience is a plus.
• Flexible, adaptable, team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and nurses with daily tasks.
• Restrain patients as needed.
• Clean equipment and cages; stock treatment areas.
• Provide high-quality patient care and client service.
• Support in emergency/critical care settings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Restraint of patients

Equipment cleaning & stocking

Assisting doctors & nurses

Veterinary experience

Job description

Veterinary Referral Center(VRC) is a comprehensive, referral specialty & emergency critical care veterinary hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. We are open 24 hours a day,365 daysa year for appointments, advanced imaging,surgeryand emergency/critical care services. At our hospital,you'llbe working alongside a large team of experienced& board-certified veterinarians with advanced specialized training whoutilizethe latest innovations in medicine and technology to treat companion animals. Our veterinary services include trauma treatment and critical care, medical oncology, radiation therapy oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentistry/oral surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, MRI and CT, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and emergency services. We are looking to add a skilled Emergency Veterinary Assistantto complement our growing, fast paced hospital. By joiningVRCyou will be supported by a team of excellent nurses and assistants along with experienced, board-certified veterinarians. Weutilizethe latest innovations in medicine and technology to treat companion animals on an emergency basis and/or long-term ailments.

Employment Type:

• Part-Time or Full-Time

Schedule:

• Full-time or part-time schedule requiring availability for evening and weekend shifts.Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview process and may vary based on operational needs.

Compensation:

• Hourly range $16-$20/hour
• Overnight shifts receive a $3/hr. shift differential
• Weekend Shifts receives a $3/hr. shift differential

Preferred skills:

• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and our community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patientcareand the ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Restraining of patients
• Cleaning of equipment and cages, and stocking the treatment areas
• Assisting Doctors and Nurses with daily tasks
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is a plus.
• Flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, and a team player

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a company match!
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Generous employee pet care discount at80%!!
• Flexible schedule
• FSA/HSA
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional developmentassistance
• Referral program
Uniform allowance forfull timeandpart timeemployees
• Paid holidays/paid time and a half for working holidays

Ethos Veterinary Healthis at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care fournissearly 2million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionalsutilizestate-of-the-arttechnology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more atEthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado,Ethos Veterinary Healthprovides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leavein accordance withthe requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.