What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Assistant (non- credentialed) position at Mountain View Animal Emergency?
Mountain View Animal Emergency is a full service, 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located in Hagerstown. Serving the tri-state area since 2008, MVAE provides emergency care to dogs and cats. We believe in aggressive yet common sense medicine that focuses on customer service. The most important aspect of our approach to critical care is our staff.
Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully an individual should be able to perform the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
● Maintaining laundry for the hospital which includes washing, drying, and folding.
● Cleaning kennels/cages and workstations after they have been used.
● Keeping all areas of the hospital well stocked, clean and ready for the next patient or client.
● Maintaining general cleanliness of the hospital including sweeping/mopping, taking out trash, cleaning dishes, and etc.
● Cleaning and sterilizing surgery and surgical instruments so the suite/pack is ready for the next patient.
● Unpacking supplies that could weigh up to 35 pounds and putting them away in their designated locations.
● Providing aftercare for deceased patients.
General Responsibilities/Duties:
● Setting up procedures for the technician, under guidance, and cleaning up those supplies when the procedure is finished.
● Communicating with team members to decide where help is needed.
● Assisting in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by obtaining items needed or recording events.
● Walking, feeding, and taking patients up to discharge with the guidance of a technician.
Full-time employees have a very extensive benefit package
- competitive wage
- excellent individual health coverage
- paid time off ( accrual starts on the first day worked)
- 401k
- short term/ long-term disability, life insurance - 100% of the premium paid by employer
- scrub allowance
- Night shift differential
-yearly CE allowance.
1 Year Minimum ER Experience Required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited program?
- Are you eligible to take the VTNE ?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19