Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Position

Pet + E.R in Hunt Valley, MD is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team! Compensation: $16-20/hr (based on experience & skill set) Schedule: To Be Determined Benefits: Full health care packages (medical, dental, vision), CE compensation, 401(k) retirement options, significant personal pet discounts, uniform allowance, and exciting career path / developmental training. Partnership with Penn Foster technician program.

Position Overview: The veterinary assistant is the veterinary technician's primary medical support and works with the technician to complete all tasks requested by the veterinarian on duty. The veterinary assistant directly assists the veterinarian with animal restraint and handling, basic medical tasks and routine client interactions. They play a key role in assisting the technician with treatment of hospitalized pets. The assistant also helps to maintain the hospital facility, by keeping it neat and clean.

• Properly restrain animals.
• Obtain a thorough history from pet owner.
• Accurately measure and record each patient's weight and basic vitals (temp, pulse rate, and respiratory rate).
• Understand triage and follow hospital policies regarding critical patients.
• Using aseptic procedures, draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer.
• Properly package and store samples as needed.
• Assist with routine exam room procedures.
• Monitor patients' behavior.
• Maintain a positive attitude, work well and collaboratively as a team. Be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and produce efficiently under a heavy workload.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and alert supervisor of items that are running low.
• Maintain adequate interdepartmental communications regarding patient care and client issues.

Education & Experience: High school or equivalent (required). Veterinary Experience 1 or more years.

About Us: Pet+ER believes in a team-oriented approach to patient care. Our technicians have direct case oversight and management with our Emergency Clinicians. Senior technicians mentor and guide newer technicians and build them to a level of expertise. Our technicians work autonomously and think critically. We work hard to support a learning environment where technicians receive the support to pursue credentials and specialty credentials. Being a teaching hospital, we expect all of our employees to actively participate in training and learning throughout their employment. Pet+ER has recently undergone substantial growth and is looking for experienced and highly motivated veterinary technicians to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and critical care team. We pride ourselves in an open, welcoming work environment where employees can feel safe to learn from their co-workers and seek guidance from a variety of clinicians and specialists. Management strives to maintain close working relationships with all employees to take into consideration their concerns or suggestions for continued innovation and expansion of our services and patient care. Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.