Join Our Emergency & Critical Care Team as a Veterinary Assistant!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and their families? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where every second counts? Eclipse Specialty & Emergency Pet Care is looking for a dedicated and talented Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care Department!
Why Join Us?
- Exciting and Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a team that handles life-and-death situations daily. Your quick thinking and technical skills will be put to the test as you assist in managing critically ill patients.
- Advanced Learning Opportunities: Learn and assist with cutting-edge extracorporeal therapies, including toxin removal and dialysis. Gain hands-on experience assisting with running CT scans and managing patients on ventilators—skills that you won’t find at most veterinary hospitals.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: While you'll be engaging in advanced medical procedures, you'll also play a crucial role in foundational tasks such as disinfecting, stocking, and ensuring a clean and organized environment for optimal patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional client communication, ensuring pet owners feel informed and supported during critical times.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with advanced medical procedures and patient care.
- Perform essential tasks such as disinfecting equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in the department.
- Monitor and care for patients
- Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care and support to our patients and their families.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to client interactions.
- High level of technical skills and ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle challenging situations with professionalism and composure.
- A commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, preferably in an emergency or critical care setting.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in handling medical equipment and performing routine veterinary procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- Ability to think quickly and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to ensure cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies.
- Willingness to learn and assist with advanced medical procedures
- Animal handling and restraint skills
- Ability to lift and handle animals of various sizes and weights.
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off that begins to accrue on your first day
- Competitive salaries
- Health insurance with coverage beginning on the first day of the next month after your hire date.
- Overnight shift differentials up to 20% higher than your standard hourly rate, which equates to an extra $2 on every $10 of your salary. Also, because differentials are calculated on a percentage, not a flat rate, your differential increases as your salary increases!
- 401K plans
- A uniform allowance
- AtDove membership
- Access to a number of free wellness and mental health resources
- Transparent and supportive leadership
- Meaningful work in an innovative and sustainable work environment
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients, we want to hear from you! Apply today and make a real impact in the world of veterinary medicine.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person