Overnight Veterinary Assistant: Hospitalization & Critical Care Department

Southview Animal Hospital has grown to one of the most prominent practices in Twin Cities Metro by promoting from within. At the core of our success as a hospital are the brilliant minds and hearts of our employees.

Our hospital offers on the job training for all levels of experience (entry level to C.V.T.) and educational resources for varying interest and skill levels. Examples include venipuncture workshops, exotic diagnostic testing workshops, advanced diagnostic imaging/special procedures education and more. At Southview Animal Hospital we foster a culture of growth, empowerment and support. We can proudly say hard work and talent are rewarded here!

We recognize that being part of a critical care hospitalization team, especially an overnight shift, is something that fits a select group of people. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the challenges that the thriving field of veterinary medicine has to offer.

Pay is highly competitive depending on level of experience, education and certifications.

The Overnight Veterinary Assistant is responsible for ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment for all patients at Southview Animal Hospital. The responsibilities vary with current needs of the hospital team, the season of the year, and the individual abilities demonstrated by the employee.

Some of the Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Observe patients throughout the shift for signs of illness, parasites and disease control, assessment of change in patient status. Report any abnormalities or concerns to the veterinarian in charge and record in the medical record.
• Collect vitals and other diagnostic samples.
• Monitor IV fluid pumps and feeding tube pumps.
• Properly and safely restrain patients, reliably and with compassion to prepare for procedures performed by technicians and/or doctors. Is conscious of patient comfort needs.
• Assist with nail trimming, ear cleaning, filling prescriptions and computer transaction entry for treatments performed or medications administered.
• Under direction of veterinarian, administer oral medications.
• Assist in radiology.
• Perform simple in-house laboratory tests, complete forms for outsourced laboratory tests.
• Ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment for all patients.
• Responsible for care hospitalized and critical care patients including keeping all wards and kennels properly cleaned and disinfected, exercising, feeding, laundry, bathing when necessary to keep patients clean.
• Ensure supplies are always available and adequately stocked in exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Unpack, label and stock hospital supplies; stock cleaning and office supplies, stock kennel supplies. Ensure that supplies for cleaning, animal food, paper towels, etc. are current.
• Prep or assist in prepping patients for surgery with the urgent care technician or the on call technician and assist as needed.
• Prepare surgery packs and cutting surgery drapes.
• Clean and autoclave surgical instruments. Thoroughly drain and clean autoclave per hospital schedule.
• General cleaning of public and employee areas and building and yard maintenance to maintain clean, odor-free, and attractive environment. Housekeeping and laundry duties for all areas of the hospital. We have a cleaning crew that will share in some of these responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person