Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Veterinary Nurse Job!

If you're passionate about animal care and enjoy working with a wide variety of pets, this Veterinary Nurse opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!

At Highland Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you'll become part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our veterinarians and clinical team in providing high-quality medical services. In this role, you'll assist with patient care, diagnostic procedures, radiology, treatments, client education and communication, medical record documentation, inventory management, and the care of hospitalized patients.

Your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the animals entrusted to our care while helping create a positive experience for every client who visits our hospital. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you. Apply today for our Veterinary Nurse position!

Pay Range: $15-$16/hour

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7*
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance*
• 401(k) Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave*
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short-Term, and Disability Insurance*
• Employee Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Benefits:

• Opportunity for full tuition assistance through Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical and Professional Development Programs

Responsibilities

• Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments 
• Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a veterinarian 
• Get weights on all patients prior to examination 
• Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review 
• Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records 
• Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records 
• Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others) 
• Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical records 
• Manage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.) 
• Monitor critical patients 
• Prepare cultures for bacteriological examination 
• Perform emergency procedures including control bleeding, administer parenteral fluids & pharmacological agents under veterinary supervision, resuscitate with oxygen, establish open airway by intubation, perform external cardiac massage, apply temporary bandages or splints, provide external supportive treatment of wounds, burns, and heat prostration 
• Admit patients & obtain initial medical history from client 
• Counsel clients regarding home care, medication administration, pre/postoperative care, blood test preparation, etc. 
• Discharge patients with appropriate instructions 
• Fill/refill prescriptions and prepare medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian 
• Clean indoor and outdoor kennels, cages, and runs as needed 
• Help monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requested 
• Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary 
• Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested 
• Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc. 

Required Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent 
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred 
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred 
• At least one to two years' experience preferred 
• Experience handling a variety of animals 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Basic math and writing skills 
• Ability to express compassion 
• Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
• Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior 
• Knowledge of vaccination protocols, sterilizations, use of OTC products, etc. 
• Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)