Veterinary ICU Nurse Assistant - Critical Care & Growth

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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 Insurance

Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long Term Disability

Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in McMurray, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. This role involves overseeing patient care and educating clients about treatments, where a background in veterinary care is essential.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, possesses strong communication skills, and shows dedication to compassionate care. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401k plans with employer match, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required, previous nursing or critical care experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications, and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calculations proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in McMurray, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. This role involves overseeing patient care and educating clients about treatments, where a background in veterinary care is essential.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, possesses strong communication skills, and shows dedication to compassionate care. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401k plans with employer match, and opportunities for career growth.