Emergency Veterinary Assistant - 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
Entry-level to junior 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, medication administration, catheter placement, oxygen support, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, bloodwork assistance, imaging assistance, patient handling, practice management software, electronic medical record keeping
Preferred skills
AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment, emergency or specialty experience, ultrasound, catheterization
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; Support outpatient and inpatient care from exam room to treatment area; Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior