ER Veterinary Coordinator
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description

Job Summary: The ER Coordinator serves as the operational and clinical support for the Emergency & 

Critical Care department. This role is responsible for collaborating with clients, DVM’s, LVT’s, VA’s, 

reception, rDVM’s and other specialty departments to maintain a high standard of patient care and 

communication in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Education

  •  Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
  •  Required: Possess or be eligible to obtain a Veterinary Medical Clerk License (if not an LVT).
  •  Preferred: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in emergency, critical care, or specialty veterinary practice.
  •  Preferred: Current and active Washington State Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.

Required Skills / Abilities

  •  Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking abilities.
  •  Proven ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and composure in high-stress situations.
  •  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  •  Compassionate, positive, and team-oriented approach to patient care and collaboration.
  •  Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  •  Technological ability to navigate and review scheduling platforms, maintain and monitor a work email account, and communicate efficiently using electronic systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Be present and ready for 7am rounds
  • Support intake and discharge flow with CSR and treatment teams
  • Serve as a point of contact for CSR staff
  • Maintain patient charts (ezyVet and VetRadar)
  • Audit invoices for duplicate or missing charges
  • Coordinate referrals to IEVI, PEC Internal Medicine, WSU, etc.
  • Contact rDVM’s, specialty clinics on behalf of DVM
  • Contact rDVM’s for updates, patient records, notification of death
  • Provide interim medical records for patients being transferred away from PEC
  • Create estimates at the direction of DVM and review with clients
  • Provide client updates regarding complicated estimates, financial updates, basic patient status and confirm plans for patient care
  • Enter and fill prescriptions per the DVM
  • Add diagnostics/treatments to VetRadar in the direction of DVM
  • Order reference laboratory tests at the direction of DVM
  • Monitor reference laboratory results and ensure they reach proper DVM
  • Step in to support patient care during high volume or understaffed periods (within personal scope/licensure)
  • Promote a calm, professional, and respectful work environment
  • Relay key information about changes in treatment plans
  •  Follow hospital SOPs, safety protocols, and state licensing regulations.
  • Participate in training, mentoring and supporting other ER Coordinators, assistants and new technicians
  • Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient work culture
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., with assistance as needed.
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment.
  • Ability to safely and effectively restrain animals of all sizes.
  • Ability to grasp, hold, and manipulate various tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Sufficient visual acuity to observe, assess, and evaluate patients and surroundings, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Potential exposure to anesthetic gases.
  • Potential expposure to zoonotic diseases and other occupational hazards inherent to veterinary medicine
Salary Description
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour