Veterinary Assistant ER, Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Ethos Veterinary Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral center in Tacoma is seeking Veterinary Assistants to join their Emergency team. Responsibilities include supporting veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, prior veterinary experience, and a passion for animal care. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift differential for night shifts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.
• Prior veterinary experience required (minimum 2 years).
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a chaotic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured animals.
• Monitor vital signs of patients and report abnormalities.
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Team player

Job description

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Veterinary Assistants!

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners while working with your team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured animals.
• Monitor the vital signs of patients and report any abnormalities to veterinarians.
• Administer PO medications, fluids, treatments, and procedures as directed by veterinarians.
• Perform In-house lab work
• Assist with advanced imaging (X-ray/Echocardiogram/Fluoroscopy/Ultrasound)
• Obtain and record patient histories, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge order

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in an often chaotic and stressful environment.
• Prior veterinary experience required (minimum 2 years)
• Experience working in ER/ICU or Specialty preferred, but we will train the right person
• Current WA state medclerk license preferred, but not required
• Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy

Availability & Schedules:

• Day Shift
• 10 hour shifts 4 times per week or 12 hour shifts3 times per week
• On-call shift rotation required once trained

Benefits:

• Hourly pay range- $20.00 - $26.00 depending on experience
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
• Comprehensive benefits package!

Interested in joining our team?
apply here or check us out at www.summitvets.com

Why Summit:
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.

Our culture is all about collaboration, and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support). We strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout and helping you live your best life!

We have grown steadily in our 13-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart. We need talented folks like you and your friends (don’t worry…we have PLENTY of room to fit in more folks like you) to help us keep growing, thriving, and delivering the absolute best in patient and client care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is 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 for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology 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 at EthosVet.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 provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the 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.

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