Veterinary Nursing Assistant: Critical Care & Education

MedVet; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA & Spending

401k with Employer Match

PTO

Shift Differentials & On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts & Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Nursing Veterinary Assistant to support nursing care for hospitalized patients and assist with treatments, phlebotomy, and client education. Strong veterinary experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

You will collaborate with the DVM and patient care team, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and timely communication with clients, while participating in in-house lab work and routine rounds.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required.

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 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

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Client communication

Nursing care

Medical calculations

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Nursing Veterinary Assistant to support nursing care for hospitalized patients and assist with treatments, phlebotomy, and client education. Strong veterinary experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

You will collaborate with the DVM and patient care team, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and timely communication with clients, while participating in in-house lab work and routine rounds.