VA - Surgical Appointment Assistant
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR.
We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.
Benefits include competitive compensation, staff pet discounts, continuing education, health insurance, 401k, and a $2/hr pay differential for Veterinary Assistants working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. We also offer a weekend differential that is an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fill out histories for upcoming appointments – ensure we have appropriate records/imaging/diagnostic reports available
Check in appointments and obtain detailed history from owners in a timely manner
Obtain vitals on patient and relay pertinent information to surgeon
Take notes for surgeon during physical exam and fill out medical record as warranted by surgeon
Obtain diagnostic quality radiographic images
Monitor patients while under sedation
Perform diagnostic procedures recommended by surgeon during appointment
Fill any medications needed for the patient
Gather discharges and medications for patients going home from previous day surgeries as well as coordinating appropriate discharge times with owner
Assist surgeon with morning exams on inpatients
Complete memos and emails/client communications in a timely manner
Restock exam room/appt room each day
Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status or concerns.
Proficient use of our veterinary computer software systems including, but not limited to Ezyvet, Smartflow, and Keystone,
Cross train in surgical scrubbing to fill in as needed
Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Surgical employees are required to participate in the surgical on-call rotation which includes holidays
All employees may be asked to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
Performs other job duties as assigned
COMPENSATION:
This position has an initial hiring range of $18.00 to $24.00 per hour based on skillset and experience. We offer a competitive shift differential for team members working the hours of 6pm to 6am at $2.00 per hour on top of base pay along with competitive benefits, including continuing education, staff pet discounts, incentives for professional development, health insurance, and 401k. We also offer a weekend differential that is an additional $2/hr for any work between 12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to obtain a med clerks license in WA state
1 year of veterinary experience required. Surgery preferred
Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations
Ability to act as a team player
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position may occasionally use repetitive motion, require periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling and may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.