Cardiology Veterinary Assistant
Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-time; 8a-5p M-Th
The Triangle's premier emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our cardiology team. This is an amazing opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated, veterinary professional who is excited to grow their skills and knowledge base. We provide 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in neurology, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation. We are looking for a veterinary medical team member who wants to utilize their skills to the fullest potential in a collaborative, fun, and fast-paced environment.
Members of the cardiology team function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. Solid technical skills and knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required. The successful applicant will be organized, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, and apply critical thinking.
The cardiology team treats patients with a wide variety of cardiologic conditions and diseases. The primary role of the Cardiology VA is to assist the clinician and other medical team members with a variety of diagnostics and procedures. It is not required to have all the skills necessary to be a cardiology VA but a positive approach and willingness to learn is imperative.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Set up and assist with routine medical procedures including thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and echocardiograms
* Perform various technical procedures including intravenous catheter placement and other venipuncture
* Assist the clinician by being proactive and anticipatory of clinician needs
* Maintain patient's treatment record and medical note records under direction of clinician
* Effectively communicate with clients including facilitating appointments, obtaining patient histories, client education, and patient follow-ups (phone, email)
* Ensure adequate stocking of supplies and maintain cleanliness in the designated specialty exam room
* Assist in positioning and acquisition of patient radiographs
* Process in-house and reference lab samples
* Fill in-house prescriptions, fax prescription authorizations, and call in prescriptions to outside pharmacies
* Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients, including medication calculations and administration
* Managing client invoices (PVL) and charge for services appropriately
Preferred Education and/or Experience
* Associates degree in science related field
* 2+ years of veterinary experience as an assistant
In addition to a competitive salary, TVRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Health, vision, and dental
* HSA and FSA Plans
* Short-term and long-term disability
* Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity
* Life Insurance
* 401k with employer match
* Paid Parental Leave
Internal benefits include PTO, CE PTO and allowance, uniform allowance, and veterinary services discount.