Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of 145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes. Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community. Are you someone who enjoys the thrill of not knowing what’s going to come in next? Do you love a fast-paced environment and being able to think critically on your feet? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your full skill set while simultaneously learning new & advanced techniques? If so,Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of ByronCenterwants YOU on this growing team!Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Byron Center, MIis a growing 24-hour Emergency & Specialty hospital offering a fast-paced work and rewarding environment. Our seasoned Emergency Veterinarians, Technicians, and Assistants pride themselves on providing high-quality medical care to our patients around the clock. We are looking for candidates available to work (3) 12 hour overnight shifts per week.Our new, state of the art, Emergency & Specialty hospital provides 10,000 square feet to allow for 24 hour Emergency & Critical Care to our community. Our hospital is located close toTanger Outlet Mall. Byron Center is also home to unique independent stores, many comfort-food restaurants and abundant recreation opportunities. Byron Center is easily accessible from two major expressways and is just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.Job Overview & Purpose: The purpose of the Emergency Veterinary Assistant is to provide high quality medical support and nursing care to companion animal patients. In addition, this position is responsible for the general oversight and workflow efficiency of the hospital and client/patient services, especially during the overnight hours in absence of hospital management personnel. A veterinary assistant is non-state licensed supportive role to the veterinarians and veterinary technicians.Responsibilities and Duties:Technical Duties, 90%:
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
Proficient IV catheter placement
Proficient and accurate drug calculations and administration
Quality nursing and husbandry care of patients
Strong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacology
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
Perform and/or participate in all other diagnostics such as radiology, ultrasound, ECG, BP and glucose monitoring
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client education
Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients including all DVM requested treatments, diagnostics and medications
Accurately and completely record all treatments
Conduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients
Perform client callbacks as necessary
Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
Actively engages in nursing rounds
Rounds delivered/received at shift changes, anytime a staff member comes/leaves
Rounds will be complete, detailed and relative to patient & client care
Examinations & Triage
Prepare and maintain exam rooms (cleanliness and stocking of supplies)
Assist veterinarians in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing medications; and assisting with medical records
Collect samples and perform a variety of in-house diagnostic tests
Fill prescriptions per veterinarians’ instructions
Educate clients about medication instructions and administration
Perform admission exams for patients being hospitalized, including weight, vital signs
Perform pre-anesthetic exams on surgery patients if the veterinarian has not already assessed patients
Discharge patients as requested; review discharge instructions
Laboratory
Responsible for in-hospital lab testing such as intestinal parasite screens, pre-anesthetic testing, senior screens, complete blood count, urinalysis, heartworm, tick-borne diseases, Feline Leukemia, FIV, cytology, etc.
Collect and prepare samples for both in-house and outside laboratories
Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
Maintain quality controls and record keeping on in-house lab equipment
Complete proper sample preparation and paperwork for outside diagnostic laboratory tests
Treatment
Perform treatments noted on treatment board and in medical records (hospitalized patients, surgeries)
Assist veterinarians with daily treatments
Monitor intensive care patients
Provide nursing and husbandry care
Facilitate patient radiographs
Record x-rays in log and medical records; attach digital images to the patient record
Use and maintain IV pumps
Surgery
Set up the surgical area
Keep surgical materials stocked
Prepare gown and surgical packs
Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system; turn off scavenger system after surgical procedures are completed
Prepare instruments; knowledge of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
Prepare patient for surgery including pre-op medications, induction/intubation and surgery prep
Monitor anesthesia utilizing equipment such as pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram
Maintain anesthesia machine
Assist veterinarian performing surgery
Monitor patients through anesthesia recovery
Ensure the cleaning of the surgery suite and surgical instruments after each procedure following hospital sterilization protocols
Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
Ensure hospital patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state; remove catheters
Medical Records
Update medical records with progress notes
Communicate with doctors and technicians through notations in medical records
Record information for hospitalized patients including:
Daily status each time a technician touches a patient, with initials, time, procedures and observations
Hospitalized procedures such as surgeries, radiographs and dentistry
Pre-surgical exam findings, anesthesia risk
Time anesthesia begins, ends and how many minutes
Suture material, suture pattern; incision location and size; veterinarian’s surgical notes
Lab test results
Injections, medications, fluid therapy, pain management
Note homecare instructions given to and reviewed with client
Create estimates/treatment plans
Collect signatures on consent forms and estimates/treatment plans
Housekeeping Duties, 5%:
Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area and exams rooms for all surfaces, including lights, tables, cabinets, walls and floors
Maintain equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming pet hair from keyboards, wheels and equipment
Vacuum computer keyboards in treatment area, lab/pharmacy and exam rooms
Clean glass windows and doors in surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms
Sweep and mop floors in surgery suite, exam rooms and treatment area
Keep food and drinks out of treatment area and surgery suite
Discard syringes in proper containers
Empty trash
Clean water and food bowls for hospitalized pets
Clean cages and bedding for hospitalized pets
Organize radiology gowns, gloves and badges, making sure they are neatly hung or stored
Scrub and polish sinks
Wipe down walls and baseboards in the surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms
Clean cages
Do laundry
Administrative Duties, 3%:
Inventory
Log controlled drugs
Assist with inventory physical count
Know how to use the inventory module in our veterinary practice-management software
Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
Safety
Follow OSHA requirements
Follow practice’s health and safety protocols
Utilize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Administrative
Be proficient in using our veterinary practice-management software
Assist receptionists as necessary
Attend staff and department meetings as available and needed
Client Services, 2%
Answer incoming phone calls; respond with appropriate information; encourage patient exam/evaluation
Greet incoming clients/patients; facilitate medical record paperwork/computer entry
Create estimates for services
Admit/discharge patients
Collect fees/deposits
Fax outgoing paperwork as necessary to rDVMs
Receive incoming faxes and distribute as necessary
Teamwork: defined as “Cooperative effort by the members of a group to achieve a common goal and/or outcome.”
Participates in a positive manner in all group sizes.
Refrains from participating in gossip.
Supports team members by assisting other areas, is receptive to feedback and suggestions.
Engages in active problem-solving vs. problem-identifying.
Makes suggestions related to client/patient service improvements and hospital efficiency.
Equipment:
Standard veterinary medical equipment associated with exam room use.
eZyvet computer software and system
Laboratory equipment and tests
Veterinary diagnostic equipment
Knowledge/Skills:
Experience equivalent to job duties and responsibilities
Excellent veterinary nursing and technical skills
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Strong computer skills
Strong ability to multi-task, delegate and oversee daily workflow
Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine – primary and emergency care
Strong work ethic and professionalism
Physical:
Able to properly restrain dog and cat patients for veterinary care and procedures
Able to stand, sit, bend, restrain, squat for extended periods of time
Able to function within a busy, stressful work environment in a mature, professional manner
Able to lift 60 lbs in a safe manner
Able to type, write and verbally converse
Able to work the posted schedule
Schedule:
Full time
3/12's
Overnights, 7pm-7am
Compensation:
Starting at $17/hr
Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Ethos and AEH management reserves the right to change the job requirements as necessary to meet the operational needs of the hospital, clients and patients.
Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers 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, EVH 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 Healthis 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.
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