Veterinary Emergency Group

Veterinary Emergency Group

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$44kDetected 19 hours ago
Mentoring

About the role

  • This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.
  • Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience-not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here-our VEGgies!
  • This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
  • 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
  • Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation ( $18.50-44/hr)

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work

Company info

  • Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

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