
Veterinary Assistant
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Veterinary Assistants
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join our 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:
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Assist veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured animals.
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Monitor the vital signs of patients and report any abnormalities to veterinarians.
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Administer PO medications, fluids, treatments, and procedures as directed by veterinarians.
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Perform In-house lab work
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Assist with advanced imaging (X-ray/Echocardiogram/Fluoroscopy/Ultrasound)
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Obtain and record patient histories, and maintain accurate medical records.
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Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge order
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology
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Ability to work quickly and accurately in an often chaotic and stressful environment.
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Prior veterinary experience required (minimum 3 years)
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Experience working in ER/ICU or Specialty preferred, but we will train the right person
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Current WA state medclerk license preferred, but not required
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Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Team player, detail oriented, reliable, dependable, trustworthy
Availability:
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10-12 hour shifts 3-4 times per week
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1 scheduled weekend shift per week required
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Willing to be apart of an on-call shift rotation once trained
Department coverage needed:
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ER/ICU
Benefits:
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Hourly pay range- $18.00 - $26.00 depending on experience
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Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
Apply today or email your resume directly to recruiting@summitvets.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
