Emergency Veterinary Assistant, NVS

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our ER Team!  Compensation :

• $21-29 / hr, depending on experience  Schedule : Three, 12-hour shifts per week. 6a-6p  Benefits :   Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans  Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  401k retirement planning and employer matching  Discounted employee pet products and services  C.E Allowance  Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster  Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements  Uniform Allowance  Cell Phone Discount  YMCA Corporate Memberships  Team building and Volunteer events  Career Development strategies  State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting  And more!    Position Responsibilities :     Patient care and triage : Prioritize patient care by performing basic triage, checking in ER patients, determining acuities, and ensuring proper history documentation in EzyVet.  Client and team coordination : Obtain client signatures for estimates, support front desk staff, and liaise between the ER and front desk teams to address questions and patient-related issues.  Patient discharge and records : Assist with patient discharges, ensure all patient records are attached, and manage the transfer of STAT patients when needed.  Regulatory compliance and reporting : Stay current on DEA / controlled drug laws, report medication errors or patient concerns to the Patient Care Manager, and complete necessary competency tests and training.  ER communication and patient flow : Answer ER phone calls, assist with STAT patient needs, and ensure smooth patient flow from arrival to treatment.  Requirements :     Highly skilled in veterinary triage, diagnostics and nursing   Must have a strong veterinary medical knowledge and a detailed understanding of common disease processes and pharmacology   Must  be able to perform quick  and efficient diagnostics, treatment, and procedures  Must be exemplary in customer service, critical thinking, team-oriented attitude   Have at least 3+ year(s) of veterinary hospital experience or combination of experience and education   Licensed Technicians preferred but not required  Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus  At NVS, we're not just colleagues; we're a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small.
• Here, you'll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is not just encouraged, but embraced.
• What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion.
• We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we're looking for someone who shares our dedication.

Apply today and come experience our supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be!  https :

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