Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Overnight

Position Overview: Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Sims, NC is seeking an experienced and dedicated Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

As a Veterinary Emergency Assistant, you will provide crucial support to the veterinary team in delivering exceptional emergency care to our patients.

Nightshift is available, with no on-call duty required. $2.00/hr shift differential offered

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Support: Assist the veterinary team in providing compassionate and efficient care to emergency patients. This includes assisting with patient restraint, obtaining vital signs, and providing comfort measures.
• Equipment and Supply Preparation: Prepare and organize equipment, supplies, and medications required for emergency procedures and treatments.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized emergency treatment area, including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, changing bedding, and restocking supplies.
• Diagnostic Support: Assist with diagnostic procedures, such as radiography, laboratory tests, and sample collection, under the guidance of the veterinary team.
• Treatment Assistance: Aid the veterinary team in administering treatments, medications, and intravenous fluids as directed.
• Recordkeeping: Accurately and promptly document patient information, treatments, and observations in medical records.
• Client Communication: Provide courteous and empathetic communication to pet owners, answering general inquiries, relaying messages, and providing updates on patient care as directed by the veterinary team.
• Facility Assistance: Provide support to other departments or areas of the hospital as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of the veterinary facility.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a veterinary emergency or critical care setting.

• Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of veterinary emergency procedures, patient handling, and basic medical terminology.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with the veterinary team and pet owners in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrated care and empathy for canine and feline patients, providing comfort and reassurance to patients in distress.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to handle physically demanding aspects of the job, including lifting, restraining, and assisting with the transportation of patients.
• Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills and attention to detail to accurately report patient behavior and condition to the veterinary team.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability: Dayshift, nightshift, and swing shifts are available. No on-call duty required.

If you have significant veterinary emergency experience and a passion for supporting critical care in an emergency setting, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our dedicated team at Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional emergency veterinary care.

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