Overnight Veterinary Assistant at Alliance Animal Health

Roanoke, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Restraint, Triage, Lab Sample Analysis, Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Surgical Preparation, Anesthetic Management, Customer Service, Medical Record Interpretation, Preventative Care, Radiograph Positioning, Surgical Monitoring, Sample Collection, Client Communication, Hospital Flow Management

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke offers 24-hour emergency and critical care to the pets of the Roanoke region. Because we are the only 24/7 ER in the area, we take great pride in our commitment to serve the other veterinarians within our community. Our team comes to work excited to manage the diverse caseload and ready to fully utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care for our client’s pets. We are rapidly growing and are looking to add another overnight veterinary assistant to our team! We believe in working hard, having fun and ensuring balance in our personal and professional lives. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment this is the place for you! To learn more about us, click here: https://emergencyveterinarianservice.com/ Job Description **This is a full-time overnight position** Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're Looking For: A minimum of 1-year experience as a veterinary assistant or technician. Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be 18 years or older. A high work ethic and positive attitude team member. Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work. Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely. Interpret medical records and record client history accurately. Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow. Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner. Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin. Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests. Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs. Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring. A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset. Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency. Additional Information **This is a full-time overnight position** Pay Range: $17+/hr. depending on level of experience, shift differential available! We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Responsibilities

Provide overnight emergency and critical care for pets, including triage, nursing care, and medication administration. Assist with surgical procedures, anesthetic management, and the collection and analysis of laboratory samples.