Veterinary Assistant Salary in Miami, FL

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), has a great job opportunity for a seasoned full time Animal Care Technician to work at the Medical Campus.Base Pay Range: $15 - $21 Hourly, based on experience.CORE JOB SUMMARY The Animal Care Technician provides daily care for various species of animals. Duties include daily observation; feeding and watering; sanitizing and/or sterilizing animal cages and equipment; exercising and providing environmental enrichment. May assist veterinary and research staff with procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications and treatments. Receives and stores materials/supplies as well as maintains animal records.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Provides animal husbandry to a variety of animals including non-human primates (NHP). This includes daily observation, feeding, watering, exercising and providing environmental enrichment to research animals housed in multiple facilities.Monitors animal room light cycles and document room environment (temperature and humidity) on a daily basis.Sanitizes animal cages and equipment.Receives animals and supplies from vendors and properly house the animals and store supplies according to established SOPs.Prepares animal diets, cages and water for autoclaving. Operates autoclaves to sterilize animal food, water and equipment.Reviews and inspects the animal facility area and report problems to Supervisor (and or Physical Plant, Facilities or Energy Management) so work orders for repairs can be prepared.Assists veterinary and research staff with animal procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications/treatments.Observes animals for signs of injury, discomfort and disease and report findings to Supervisors and/or Veterinary staff.Assists with treatment of sick animals as directed. Assist with monitoring animal health status through the use of established sentinel program.Monitors and changes ventilated cage rack filters and animal room filters. Provides preventive maintenance on ventilated racks.Cleans and maintains biosafety hoods and animal change stations in animal rooms.Participation in the department's Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:High School diploma or equivalent required.Certification and Licensing:American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred and will be strongly encouraged.Experience:Minimum 1 year of animal care experience. Animal research facility experience in the handling of multiple animal species including Non-Human Primates (NHP) and Virus Antigen Free (VAF) rodents is preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Strong oral and written communications skills and computer literacy.Thorough knowledge of the handling and care of lab animal species.Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as required.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.Commitment to the University's core values. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A4

WHO WE ARE Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work!WHO WE NEED You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care. Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments. Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients. Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications. Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy. Contribute as a team member to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care. Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care. Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer. Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging. Assist in setting-up, performing, monitoring sedation and surgical anesthesia with LVT or DVM supervision. Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and maintaining urinary catheters and nasal oxygen tubes, and Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques. Work alongside veterinary nurses as a vital member of the nursing care team. Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as veterinary technician credentialing, trainer role, community outreach, and leadership. Veterinary Assistants can additionally (where permitted by law): Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk. Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis, Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans. Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as a trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: Industry-leading compensation We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology. Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too! Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K w/ company match Paid parental leave - up to 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career! Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance Growth potential Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc! Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

WHO WE ARE Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work!FOCUS To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.WHO WE NEED You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO All clinical team members: Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care. Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments. Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients. Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications. Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy. Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care. Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care. Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer. Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging. Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes. Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques. Veterinary technicians additionally perform: Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk. Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization. Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis, Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans. Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans. Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care. Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth. Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care. Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership. WHAT YOU NEED High school diploma or equivalent Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice. Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation. Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software. 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc. Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: Industry-leading compensation Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology. Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too! Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401K w/ company match Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career! Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance Growth and relocation potential Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc! Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), has a job opportunity for an Assistant Animal Care Technician to work at the Medical Campus on a temporary basis.Base Pay Range: $18 - $20 Hourly, based on experience.CORE JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Animal Care Technician supports Animal Care Technicians and Principal Investigators/Scientists in the performance of duties and procedures necessary for the completion of basic and applied research protocols. Further, the Assistant Animal Care Technician facilitates experiments by ensuring that all facility and animals needs are addressed in an efficient and timely manner.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with the restraint and handling of laboratory animals, surgical preparations, inductions, and maintenance of anesthesia. Provides post-operative monitoring and recovery care to animals, including pain and distress assessment, and administration of analgesics and other medications, as prescribed. Performs minor surgical procedures and assists in major surgical procedures. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, and packages surgical instruments. Maintains inventory and stock levels of supplies and equipment. Cleans and sanitizes animal cages and holding rooms. Feeds, waters, weighs, and transports animals. Performs physical exams, clinical assessments, and diagnostic procedures and treatments and records relevant data. Assists with the euthanasia and necropsy of animals. Participation in the department's Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:High School diploma or equivalentExperience:Minimum 6 mos - 1 year of relevant experience.Animal research facility experience in the handling of multiple animal species including Non-Human Primates (NHP) and Virus Antigen Free (VAF) rodents is preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.Commitment to the University's core values.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:TemporaryPay Grade:A3