Emergency Veterinary Assistant

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our Emergency and ICU Team! We are seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to be part of our dynamic team!

Schedule and Shifts:  Full-time opportunities. With this large expansion, we are seeking Day, Swing, and Overnight Assistants.

Compensation: $ 15 - 26/ hr

The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is based on skill set, knowledge, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. 

Shift Differential: A shift differential is offered to associates who work between certain hours.

In this role, you will work alongside our Criticalists, ER Doctors, Specialists, and a supportive team of technicians to provide the best possible care for critically ill and injured pets.

Key Responsibilities:

Triage: Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.

Assist Doctors: Collaborate closely with veterinarians and CVTs to assist in exams, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Venipuncture and IVC Placement: Proficiently perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and grow your advanced vascular access techniques

Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer fluids, medications, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

Team Collaboration: Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the healthcare team.

Client Education: Provide clear and concise discharge instructions to clients, ensuring they understand the care their furry family member requires after leaving the hospital.

Diagnostic Imaging: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images.

Laboratory Procedures: Run diagnostics, correlate results with the clinical presentation of the patient and notify Veterinarian of results.

Plus More! 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Proficiency in taking and recording vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tests

About Us:

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, located in Fishers, IN, is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care and emergency services. Our services and medical equipment mirror what one would find at a human medical center. We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine where specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.  

Location: 7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN 46038

Benefits of joining the VCA AVCC Team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communit