Emergency/ICU Veterinary Assistant OVERNIGHT
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers
- Greenville, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
time of need● Don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done!Candidates are applying for a hybrid position of swing and overnight shifts. They will work with experienced technicians, assistants and a dedicated support staff, all committed to excellent patient and client care. This is a full time position.Located in Greenville, South Carolina, we are very proud of our state of the art pet specialty and emergency center. We offer a wide range of medical services and life enhancing care in this 24-hour care facility. Our mission is be at the forefront of what veterinary medicine can provide to our four-legged family members.If you are passionate about providing compassion and superior care to our clients and their pets then Fetch wants to hear from you!RequirementsRequirements of the job will include:● Must have at least 1 year of experience working in veterinary medicine● Cleaning cages, runs, wet tables, counters daily● Keeping examination and treatment areas clean and stocked● Ensure hospitalized patient litter boxes and cages are free of feces and urine● Exercising/walking patients● Assisting technicians and doctors● Utilizing proper and safe animal restraint● Weighing animals● Inputting basic information into medical record system (vital signs)● Learning normal parameters for vital signs● Performing nail trims and ear cleaning● Removing simple bandages● Doing laundry● Cleaning surgical instruments and wrap for sterilization● Assisting with surgical preparation (surgery room and patient) and maintaining a
timely start to surgical procedures● Setting up for and cleaning up after procedures and maintaining equipment● Learning routine maintenance and use of laboratory equipment● Assisting with radiograph positioning and processing including set up of equipment
and input of patient information● Assisting with restraint for ultrasound● Ability to work with heating pads/blankets, scales, thermometers, otoscopes,
incubators, clippers/blades, and perform daily cleaning of these items● Assisting with opening and putting away inventory & alerting inventory
manager when medications and supplies are low● Unpacking and restocking drugs and suppliesBenefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance