Emergency Veterinary Assistant Technician Experienced Part time
11 days ago
Watkinsville
Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Competitive Compensation, • Fun Working Environment, • Interact with Pets, • Learning new SkillsJob SummaryWe are seeking compassionate Veterinarian Assistants with experience to join the team at our Newly constructed and opening high quality veterinary emergency hospital in Watkinsville, Georgia . Veterinary Technician/Assistant as such you will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you. This role requires strong clinical skills, compassion under pressure, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, Emergency hospital environment. Responsibilities • Triage incoming emergency cases by assessing patient condition and urgency, • Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history, • Support triage operations by assessing patient conditions and prioritizing care, • Prioritize patients according to severity and assist in stabilizing critical cases, • Acquire blood samples, • Place Intravenous Catheters to critical patients, • Monitor and record vital signs, administer medications, and provide wound care as directed., • Assist veterinarians in emergency examinations, diagnostics, and treatments., • Assist doctors and other staff members with the administration of medications and with patient restraint, • Prepare and maintain equipment, surgical instruments, and treatment areas for procedures., • Perform laboratory tests, including blood draws, fecal exams, and urinalysis and take radiographs, • Operate in-house diagnostic equipment (e.g., radiography, blood analyzers)., • Safely restrain animals for exams and treatments, ensuring comfort and safety, • Prepare and assist with wound care, bandaging, splinting, and other first-aid procedures, • Assist with surgeries and monitor animals after surgery, • Assist during anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, • Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc., • Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients, • Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, • Assists veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations, • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure patient information is updated in the system we are 100% paperless, • Communicate in a positive manner with clients, Communicate compassionately and clearly with pet owners about patient status and care, • Provide emotional support during stressful or end-of-life situations, • Calm and soothe anxious patients, • Keep accurate patient records, • Provide compassionate support and clear communication to pet owners during emergencies, • Assist with cleaning, stocking, and maintaining the emergency treatment area, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam, treatment, and ICU areas Qualifications • Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar role is required, • Prior experience in an emergency or critical care veterinary setting is a benefit, • Knowledge of animal care and handling preferred, • Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, procedures, and safety protocols, • Excellent communication skills, uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others, • Strong teamwork, multitasking, and communication skills, • Team Orientation - works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals, • Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment, • Patience and a love for animals, • Dependability - demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks, • Cleanliness Standards - consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures, • Energy and Productivity - completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting, • Time Management - manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively, • Technical Skills and Learning - keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field, • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations, • Care and Use of Equipment - takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment