Why You’ll Love this Veterinary Nurse Job!
Are you looking to grow a successful career based on your love for animals?
When you join Animal & Bird Health Care Center, an EverVet Partner, you will be welcomed into a supportive community motivated by the genuine desire to make a meaningful difference for pets and their owners. As a critical member of our team, our Veterinary Nurses enable us to deliver excellent service and top-quality care to our clients. You will directly support veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures and may independently handle appointments when veterinary oversight is not necessary.
If you are ready to join a dynamic team where quality animal care is valued at the highest level, apply for the Veterinary Nurse position today!
Pay Range : $19-$24 / hour
Benefits :
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
- Maternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance
- Discount Programs
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On-Demand Pay Options
- Referral Bonus
Career Enhancement Benefits :
The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician programAccess to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and EventsAccess to a multitude of VMG resourcesIndicates eligibility for Full-Time positions onlyResponsibilities
Restrain / hold animals of several species for examination and treatmentsAssist in treatment of patients in concert with a doctorGet weights on all patients prior to examinationUse our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for reviewTake digital photos of procedures / relevant lesions and save to patients' medical recordsRun in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical recordsPrepare laboratory forms / specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical recordsManage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.)Administer and oversee anesthesia, surgical and dental treatments under the direction of the VeterinarianTake high quality digital radiographsComplete all relevant medical records entries for patientsEnsure that all patients are comfortable, fed, watered and cleanBathe animals as necessary (both therapeutic and general)Keep accurately and timely logs for controlled drugsSetup medications / fill prescriptions when neededHelp monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requestedAssist in stocking exam rooms / treatment / surgery / radiology rooms as necessaryAssist in ordering of food / supplies / medications as requestedAssist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.)Required Skills
High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalentAssociate’s degree in a related field preferredVeterinary Assistant Certification preferredAt least one to two years’ experience preferredExperience handling a variety of animalsStrong customer service skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lift up to 50 poundsBasic math and writing skillsAbility to express compassionAdvanced understanding of diseases / medications / anesthesiaUnderstanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behaviorKnowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)