Job Summary
The Veterinary Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the veterinary team by managing the triage of incoming patients, providing nursing care, and conducting diagnostic procedures such as blood tests and imaging. This position is essential for maintaining the quality of care for both outpatient and inpatient cases.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming patients effectively to prioritize care.
- Assist in nursing tasks and provide compassionate care to animals.
- Perform diagnostic procedures including blood work and imaging techniques.
- Monitor anesthesia during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Manage intravenous fluid therapy for patients as needed.
- Maintain continuity of care for both outpatient and inpatient cases.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of one year’s experience as a veterinary assistant is necessary.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and often noisy environment.
- Physical capability to lift and handle animals up to 25 kg.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
