Part Time ICU Veterinary Assistant or Technician, CVES
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $29.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
401k
Employer matching
Continuing education allowance
scholarship program
Licensure renewal reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Cell Phone Discount
YMCA corporate membership
team building events
Volunteer events
Career Development
Job Description
Clarksville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is a rapidly growing veterinary specialty and emergency hospital located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a city recently recognized as Tennessee's fastest-growing city. Founded in 2020, the hospital operates out of a newly renovated 8500-square-foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology including digital radiography, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full on-site laboratory. As a full-service veterinary hospital, Clarksville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty focuses on providing exceptional emergency care alongside specialized services such as surgery and internal medicine. The hospital is committed to honoring the human-animal bond through compassionate patient care, excellent client experiences, and a supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least a high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 3 years veterinary hospital experience or equivalent education
- proficiency in veterinary triage and nursing
- strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, disease processes, and pharmacology
- ability to handle fast-paced emergency environment
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- physical ability to lift and carry animals up to 150 pounds
- ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- fluency in English
Job Qualifications
- Have at least 3 years of veterinary hospital experience or a combination of experience and education
- highly skilled in veterinary triage, diagnostics, and nursing
- strong veterinary medical knowledge with detailed understanding of common diseases and pharmacology
- ability to perform efficient diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- exemplary customer service and critical thinking skills
- team-oriented attitude
- fluent English speaking and reading skills
- multilingual abilities a plus
Job Duties
- Determine levels of triage for emergency patients
- obtain and document patient history in electronic care system
- assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments
- restrain animals for physical exams and procedures
- perform diagnostics including IV catheter placement, blood work, urinalysis, radiographs, CT scans, CPR, sedation, and anesthesia
- administer medications and calculate doses
- execute advanced procedures such as central line placement, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, feeding tube placement, and urinary catheter placement
- discharge patients including filling prescriptions and educating clients on at-home care
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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