Emergency Veterinary Assistant, VERC at Ethos Veterinary Health – Pensacola, Florida

The Veterinary Emergency Referral Center in Pensacola, FL is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Emergency team!

Compensation:

• $15 - $17, based on skills and experience

Anticipated Schedule:

• Three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends
• Overnight shifts available
• 7pm-7am

Benefits:

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And more!

About You: You are an individual with a cheerful outlook, a collaborator that genuinely loves people and their pets and want to make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are looking for a friendly, fun, compassionate team environment and place a high value on continuing to enhance your knowledge and skill set. You enjoy interacting and building relationships with clients, understand the importance of clear & effective communication, and are committed to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care.

Requirements for the Role:

• Minimum of 1 year working as a veterinary assistant, preferably in emergency medicine.
• An understanding and experience with basic veterinary assistant knowledge, including restraint with obtaining radiographs, induction and recovery of anesthesia, and all aspects of patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical instruments, excellent aseptic technique, cleaning, sterilizing (steam and gas), wrapping, and storing surgical instruments.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members, and the ability to multi-task and work well in a high-volume, busy practice.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

VERC is a fast-paced and high intensity emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, with seven emergency doctors and three board certified specialists.

Our team values top quality medicine and works hard to stay on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and encourages continual growth in all roles. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round and prioritizes treating each patient with loving care. We pride ourselves in providing high quality medicine, with access to-state-of-the-art equipment and performing a wide range of procedures.

Apply today and experience an environment where team members want to see you succeed and be the best assistant you can be!

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Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.

Pensacola, FL

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilizes state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.