Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Beaverton, OR
Core
Support veterinary emergency teams by triaging patients, assisting with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring in a 24/7 emergency setting.
Role type
Per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Emergency care services for pets and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Triage, IV fluid management, blood transfusion assistance, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, catheter placement, ultrasound support, patient handling, electronic medical record keeping
Preferred skills
AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment, 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 including bloodwork, imaging, and catheter placement; Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases; Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration; Perform CPR and assist in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Seniority
Entry-level / Per diem