VCA River
Veterinary
VeterinaryAssistant
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“Veterinary Assistant at VCA River. Skills: Patient care, Diagnostics, Treatments. Support 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service. Provide care for patients”
Industry & Context.
Available to work some weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficient in veterinary assisting duties, One or more years of veterinary assisting experience
Nice to Have
Experience with emergency & critical care, Experience with specialty medicine
What You'll Do.
Support 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service
Provide care for patients
Provide diagnostics for patients
Provide treatments for patients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Family environment; Teamwork
Communication Scope
Client education
Full Job Description
**VCA RIVER** is hiring an experienced **Veterinary Assistant** to join our**overnight** emergency and ICU team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty animal hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Come work in a family environment where we embody a positive culture of trust, support, and teamwork. We nurture the concept of providing world class medicine and hometown care. If this sounds like your ideal work home, read more to see what else we provide for our patients, clients, and team members. **Location:** VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals 2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406 **Shift availability** : Full time. Monday - Thursday 10pm - 8am **Compensation:** $18 - $22 / hr is based on skill set and experience. **About Us** We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, LVMTs, and support staff, with services including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, and 24/7 Emergency. Our doctor team includes a veterinary radiologist, certified canine rehabilitation practitioners (CCRP), and an internist. Our imaging services include ultrasound, echocardiography, and CT. We offer a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, fluoroscopy via C-arm, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our internal medicine service offers endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and some chemotherapy. Our rehab service offers a variety of options including underwater treadmill. Check out our website here: **About the Role** You will support our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service by providing care, diagnostics and treatments for our patients. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: * Compassionate patient care * Client education and care * Gentle, safe, and effective veterinary patient handling * Lab sample collection and processing * Pharmacy and medication administration * Diagnostic imaging * Surgical preparation and assisting * Medical recordkeeping **Qualifications** * Proficient in veterinary assis
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