Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Care & Shift Differentials

Brief Media, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Pet Discounts

Wellbeing resources

CE stipends

Grant Circle

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists in Little Rock is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Veterinary Medicine
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Experience in emergency or urgent care is a nice-to-have

Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals and a thorough history from client at presentation
• Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
• Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
• Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
• Radiology techniques and positioning
• Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters including central lines
• Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
• Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
• Administer oral, injectable, and CRI medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
• Knowledge of CPR procedures
• Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
• Complete medical records in hospital management software
• Fill prescriptions prior to discharge
• Review discharge instructions with client
• Handle client calls and questions, including schedule appointments
• Work independent and as part of a team
• We offer shift differentials for overnights and weekends.

Skills

HS Diploma

2y Vet Exp

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists in Little Rock is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.

They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.