Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (Swing / Overnight)$20-$24/hr + $2/hr Overnight Differential (6pm-6tam) + $2/hr Weekend Differential (Satu-Sun)Full-time opportunity in Vancouver,

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At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work with advanced technology including MRI and CT, in a collaborative team environment with a genuine commitment to staff wellness. VTS mentorship opportunities are available for credentialed technicians, and our modern facility includes an employee garden and a real focus on staff wellness and mental health.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the emergency department by assisting licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care.
Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
Prepare and run lab work.
Obtaining accurate patient histories.
Client communication
Accurate record-keeping.
Patient discharges.
Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, and minor procedures.
Complete treatments of patients as assigned in a timely manner.
Provide exceptional nursing care.
Fill pre-printed prescriptions if a Med Clerk License is held.
Basic drug calculations.
Initiation of fluid therapy.
Patient care of stable patients in isolation.
All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care departments.
All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Must have a minimum of two years of experience in veterinary medicine. ER preferred.
Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerks License upon hire and keep active throughout the entirety of employment
Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of patient handling and restraint.
Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.