Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
$38,480–$91,520 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care while assisting with treatments, nursing, and diagnostics ranging from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support. Collaborate with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases, manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration. Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care and learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer protocols. Work alongside the team in outpatient and inpatient settings from exam rooms to treatment areas, with training pathways to advance into anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment
- Willingness to work in an environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights
- Availability to work weekends
- Availability to work holidays
- Ability to work on a rotating basis
- Ability to work on an as needed basis
- Ability to work based on hospital needs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with people from all backgrounds
- Ability to work with different personality types
- Excellent communication skills
- Fine motor skills for handling patients
- Fine motor skills for handling medical equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Emergency experience
- Specialty experience
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of practice management software
- Understanding of electronic medical record keeping
- Ability to perform CPR
- RECOVER Certified Rescuer certification
- Experience with anesthesia support
- Experience with ultrasound
- Experience with catheterization
- Empathy
- People-centric approach
- Humility
- Sense of ownership over work
- Responsibility for outcomes
- Commitment to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curiosity
- Ability to ask insightful questions
- Continuous learning mindset
- Growth mindset
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