Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Austin, TX (Arboretum)
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
Entry-level to junior Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Emergency veterinary care services for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient triage, IV fluid administration, blood transfusion setup, medication administration, catheter placement assistance, oxygen support, anesthesia monitoring, CPR skills, fine motor skills, physical stamina for lifting and floor work
Preferred skills
Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, emergency or specialty experience, RECOVER Certified Rescuer certification
Technologies
Practice management software, electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care; Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics; Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases; Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration; Assist during outpatient and inpatient care rounds (via careerplan.io/jobs/6145524004-emergency-veterinary-assistant-austin-tx-arboretum-at-veterinaryemergencygroupst)
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior