Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) - Seattle, WA

$20–$49/hrSeattle, WA
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Junior · 1+ yr exp

Requirements

Experience: 1+ year

Skills & tools

Patient CareNursingMedication AdministrationCPR First AidManagementRecordkeepingCommunicationsTeam Leadership

Benefits — mentioned in this posting

401(k) / retirementWellness & perksHealth, dental & visionFamily / parental leave
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Full job description

- Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care

- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support

- Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases

- Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration

- Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area

- Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care

- Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)

- Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways

- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)

- Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping

- Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team

- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment

- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital demands

- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

- Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match: Pay range is $20-$49 per hour, and is based on a leveling system and experience

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling

- Depending on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success

- A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.

- Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families

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