Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Are you a passionate Veterinary Assistant seeking new adventures and eager to expand your skills? Are you looking for a place that genuinely appreciates your expertise? Look no further! Join the Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Portsmouth, NH, where we're on the lookout for passionate Veterinary Assistants like you to complement our Emergency team!

If you're seeking an opportunity for professional development, we offer scholarships for Veterinary Technician programs and internal support to help you obtain your veterinary technician license!

Compensation: $17 - $22 pending skills level assessment

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, including one weekend shift

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Major Responsibilities:

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Patient Examination Support: Assist in all aspects of patient exams, including equipment setup, taking patient history, animal restraint, radiographs, owner take-home instructions, filling prescriptions, and scheduling appointments.
• Client Communications: Engage with clients through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Exam Room Preparation: Ensure exam rooms are clean and ready, record vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.) in the system.
• Animal Care & Handling: Perform cage cleaning, feeding, walking, bathing, and monitor cages to maintain cleanliness. Retrieve and return animals to/from owners, ensuring animals are clean and IV catheters are removed. Collect and return all belongings to owners.
• Hospital Admissions: Admit animals for hospital care, ensuring proper identification for each.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness in the hospital treatment area, including cage cleaning, laundry, treatment tables, and exam rooms.
• Stocking Supplies: Regularly stock hospital supplies and assist with deliveries.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document information in patient medical records.
• Room Stocking: Ensure exam and procedure rooms are well-stocked and items are readily available.

About You:

You are a confident, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Assistant dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care. It is incredibly important to our team to find the right fit. We want to find someone that shares our same goals and values, someone that is friendly, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely wants to make a difference. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You're not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet! A diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day's duties done! You are eager to continue enhancing your skill set and enjoy learning & collaborating with a team. Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Benefits:

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = DOUBLE TIME!
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• Partnership with Purdue Veterinary Technology program, including scholarships
• License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
• Ask us about certification assistance!

Welcome to Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, where we transcend the traditional bounds of a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital to become a compassionate community dedicated to the well-being of pets and their devoted owners. Within our BRAND NEW state-of-the-art facility, we don't just provide medical care we deliver excellence. Our commitment to exceptional service extends beyond the clinical realm; it's ingrained in our culture and reflected in every interaction. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our multiple specialty departments work seamlessly together, pooling our expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Here, every member of our team is valued and respected, contributing to a supportive and cohesive environment where collaboration thrives. At Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, we believe in investing in our team's growth and development. With abundant opportunities for both technical and professional advancement, you'll find the resources and support you need to expand your skills and realize your full potential. Our exceptional leadership guides and inspires, fostering an environment where innovation and excellence flourish. Join us and discover a rewarding career path filled with opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and meaningful impact. Become a vital part of our mission to provide unparalleled care and support to pets and their families. At Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, the possibilities for advancement are limitless and the journey is extraordinary.