Veterinary Assistant for Emergency and Critical Care

2 weeks ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States MedVet Full time

About MedVet

MedVet is a leading provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and a positive experience for our clients and patients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and ICU team. As a key member of our clinical team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
  • Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment
  • Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
  • Provide client education including, but not limited to home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
  • Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
  • Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
  • Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
  • Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Requirements

  • Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired
  • Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions)
  • 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

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Vision and Dental
  • HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
  • Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
  • Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
  • Strong career growth and personal development opportunities


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