Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Bridgeville, PA
Core
Support veterinary teams in emergency and specialty care by triaging patients, assisting with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring. (via careerplan.io/jobs/6215680004-emergency-veterinary-assistant-bridgeville-pa-at-veterinaryemergencygroupst)
Role type
Entry-level to junior veterinary assistant (emergency medicine)
Builds
Emergency veterinary care services for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Required skills
Patient triage, IV fluid administration, medication administration, catheter placement, oxygen support, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, bloodwork assistance, imaging assistance, fine motor skills, physical stamina
Preferred skills
AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment, emergency or specialty experience, practice management software proficiency, electronic medical record keeping
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; Administer IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications; Support outpatient and inpatient care from exam rooms to treatment areas; Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
Seniority
Entry-level, growth-oriented IC