Emergency Veterinary Assistant
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our Emergency and ICU Team! We are seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to be part of our dynamic team!
Schedule and Shifts: Full-time opportunities. With this large expansion, we are seeking Day, Swing, and Overnight Assistants.
Compensation: $ 15 - 26/ hr
The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is based on skill set, knowledge, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
Shift Differential: A shift differential is offered to associates who work between certain hours.
In this role, you will work alongside our Criticalists, ER Doctors, Specialists, and a supportive team of technicians to provide the best possible care for critically ill and injured pets.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians and CVTs to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.
Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and grow your advanced vascular access techniques
Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.
Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.
Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.
Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics, correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.
Plus More!
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Proficiency in taking and recording vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tests
About Us:
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, located in Fishers, IN, is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care and emergency services. Our services and medical equipment mirror what one would find at a human medical center. We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine where specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.
Location: 7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN 46038
Benefits of joining the VCA AVCC Team!
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
- Referral bonuses
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
- 401(k) with corporate match
- Pet care discounts (40-100%)
- Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
- Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
- Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
- Plus so much more!
Apply Today!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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