Emergency Veterinary Assistant
On-siteCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Record and deliver organized rounds, evaluate incoming patients, and prioritize cases based on assessment. Partner with the patient care team on treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns. Provide client education on home care, medications, and wellness updates for hospitalized patients. Assist DVMs with patient assessments, treatments, and procedures, including inducing and monitoring anesthesia and sedation. Monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients, perform in-house laboratory testing, and prepare samples for outside labs. Prior veterinary experience is required with proficiency in drug calculations and unit conversions. Flexible hours are necessary, including additional shifts when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Prior veterinary experience
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passing of a drug screen
- Passing of a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Previous emergency experience
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