Veterinary Assistant, Overnight in Short Pump, Virginia at Ethos Veterinary Health
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
Location: Short Pump, VA
Full-Time | 3x12's | 7pm - 7am | two weekend shifts per month required
$20/hr + shift differential
Our Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of our team in providing support to our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, as directed within the Internal Medicine Department. They provide professional and efficient client service to our internal medicine patients and clients. Pay & Benefits for our Veterinary Assistants:
Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class
medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards
are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected
veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to
grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs.
Location: Short Pump, VA
Full-Time | 3x12's | 7pm - 7am | two weekend shifts per month required
$20/hr + shift differential
Our Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of our team in providing support to our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, as directed within the Internal Medicine Department. They provide professional and efficient client service to our internal medicine patients and clients. Pay & Benefits for our Veterinary Assistants:
- $20/hr + overnight shift differential
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
- Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
- VTNE and/or license reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discount
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 3x12's per week
- 7pm - 7am
- 2 weekend shifts per month required
- Holidays as needed
- Provide high-quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
- Support the Inpatient LVT with recovery and post-operative care for patients following surgical, imaging, and procedural interventions.
- Administer prescribed treatments, including non-controlled medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
- Accurately record patient vitals, observations, and status updates in the medical record, and promptly communicate changes to the attending veterinarian.
- Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked inpatient ward and treatment area.
- Assist with patient preparation and positioning for imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) or procedures as needed.
- Provide low-stress handling, comfort care, and emotional support to both patients and their owners.
- Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at-home care instructions and medication plans.
- Assist with patient transfers to and from ER or other specialty services in a timely, organized, and medically appropriate manner.
- Participate in medical rounds and hand-offs with ER and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Adhere to guidance and delegation directed by Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs) to perform all other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Veterinary clinical experience preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Patient-centered care focus.
- Strong clinical assistance skills.
- Clear and compassionate client communication.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Efficient time management and task prioritization.
Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class
medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards
are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected
veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to
grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
E
ethosvet.com
2015
Founded
11,000
Employees
veterinary
Industry
Austin, Texas
Headquarters
Overview
Ethos Veterinary Health is a national network of over 145 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals and urgent care clinics, established in 2023. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ethos focuses on advanced, evid...
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Short Pump, Virginia, 23233, United States
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