Senior Veterinary Assistant, Emergency, Advanced Veterinary Specialists
Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Veterinary Assistant - Emergency -Who we are:We are
excited to announce that -SAGE Veterinary Centers -has merged with
-Ethos Veterinary Health, driving a vibrant community that fuses
expertise, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to advancing
animal health and compassionate care.Join us in shaping the future
of veterinary excellence and professional growth at our Santa
Barbara location!Our medical staff consists of board-certified
specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology,
and dentistry in addition to a skilled and experienced group of
emergency veterinarians. We are proud of -the doctors -we have
appointed to provide you and your pet the highest level of care
possible.Who you are:We are currently reviewing resumes from
motivated, trustworthy, industrious, and team-oriented individuals
who want to join our team of experienced and well-trained
veterinary health care professionals. Bring your determination to
succeed, and we'll provide you with the opportunity to grow!Duties
and responsibilities you may own in this role:
- Demonstrate safe and proper restraint of fractious animals
- Participate in receiving and giving rounds to ensure continuity
of care
- Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous
medications and understand potential adverse effects of
medications
- Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining
urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and
abdominal tubes.
- Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized
patients
- Experience with anesthetic procedures in an ER environment
- Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized
patients
- Triaging and admitting emergent cases
- Diagnostic procedures such as radiographs and a variety of in
house lab work
- Continually demonstrate exceptional and empathetic client
communication and education whether it be in written or verbal form
in a timely manner.Basic Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 2+ years -of clinical experience -in the veterinary
industry
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff
and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and
exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
- Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical
calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates,
and other position-related calculations
- Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled
Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or
transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent
holds a valid CA-RVT license)Work Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Flexible Schedules Available
- Some Weekend and Holiday Availability Required - -Perks: -
- Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development
opportunities for -all employees!
- Get paid to learn! - We'll cover eligible expenses for
continuing education and coursework!
- We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your
RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus! -
- Compensation range $18.00 - $35.00 hourly plus differentials
and overtime as needed. -The actual rate offered will carefully
consider a wide range of factors, including your skills,
qualifications, experience, and location.
- RVT or -Senior Veterinary Assistant hiring bonus of -$5,000 for
new full time employeesOur pay ranges are primarily determined by
role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting
reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training.Ethos Veterinary Health -is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic
information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any
other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for
employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and
conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable
regulation.PM19Powered by JazzHRCompensation details: 18-35 Hourly
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