Veterinary Assistant

Every surgery patient gets a call the next morning. Our owner bought the practice in 1972 from the vet who trained her. Four 10-hour days or five 8s, your choice.

We need a Veterinary Assistant who can place catheters, run anesthesia and keep a full appointment book moving. This position includes uniform allowance, CE days and discounted care for your own pets. This position is on site in Louisville.

Main duties:

Administer medications, injections, fluids and vaccines as directed. Collect histories, weights and vitals and prepare patients for the veterinarian. Monitor hospitalized patients and update treatment sheets. Clean kennels, autoclave instruments and keep the treatment area stocked. Place IV catheters, draw blood and collect urine samples. Prep surgical patients and set up the surgery suite and packs.

What we're looking for:

0-2 years of experience in small animal practice; experienced uncredentialed techs considered. Working knowledge of anesthesia monitoring equipment. Comfortable with catheter placement and venipuncture on dogs and cats. Basic math for dose and fluid rate calculations. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination, or willingness to get it. Willing to work weekends and some holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) matching
• Overtime pay
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Midwest Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.