Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. The hospital also serves as the primary clinical training environment for the veterinary students, interns and residents.

What You'll Do

The schedule for this position will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9pm - 6 : 15am

The Veterinary Assistant collaborates with clinicians, residents, interns, technicians and students to provide exceptional patient care and client service in the small animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant also serves as a clinical liaison to provide clients with status updates and to address any questions they may have.

As a Veterinary Assistant in the ECC you will :

• Patient Care - Provide high quality patient care including the following :
• Assist clinicians, students and technicians with restraint, care and treatment of patients. Anticipate the clinician's needs with regards to treatments, restraint, supplies and instruments.
• Provide professional and courteous service to ensure that the highest levels of client satisfaction and patient treatment are maintained at all times.
• Coordinate patient flow within and between services to expedite each patient's visit.
• Draw blood samples as ordered. Process in-house lab work as directed by a licensed veterinarian.
• Assist with medical record documentation
• Assist with providing basic animal husbandry and hygiene.

Client Support

Maintenance - Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including but not limited to :

Miscellaneous

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range

Minimum $19.20, Midpoint $22.50, Maximum $25.90

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.