Nursing Veterinary Assistant - Overnights
$35,360–$58,240 year
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases, and gather additional information as necessary. Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication, and nursing care concerns. Provide client education including home care instructions, medications, and wellness updates for hospitalized patients. Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment, and procedures while providing monitoring and nursing care. Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing. This role requires prior veterinary experience and proficiency in drug calculations, including constant rate infusions. The position involves Thursday-Saturday overnight shifts from 8p-8:30a with a hiring range of $17.00-28.00/hr. MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider offering comprehensive health benefits, shift differentials, and continuing education opportunities.
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 nursing or critical care experience
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