Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Louisville, KY
Core
Support veterinary emergency teams by triaging patients, assisting with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring in a 24/7 emergency hospital setting.
Role type
Per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Emergency care services for pets and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Deliverable
Clinical support and patient care
Required skills
Triage, IV fluid administration, blood transfusion setup, medication administration, catheter placement, oxygen support, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, fine motor skills, physical stamina
Preferred skills
Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, emergency or specialty experience, RECOVER Certified Rescuer
Technologies
Practice management software, electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Triaging incoming patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, setting up and monitoring anesthesia cases, managing IV fluids and blood transfusions, performing CPR, participating in patient rounds
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support role