24/7 Emergency & Specialty Vet Care Assistant

Friends Veterinary Specialty & Emergency; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Friends Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Bucks County, a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, seeks compassionate veterinary assistants to join our growing team. You will support specialty and emergency patients, collaborate with CVTs, ER veterinarians, and board-certified specialists, and help provide exceptional medical care and comfort.

We welcome motivated applicants at all experience levels, with opportunities for growth in a supportive hospital environment and exposure to a wide

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in animal husbandry or veterinary-related fields preferred.
• Previous experience in pet care or veterinary hospital/clinic settings is preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and hospital procedures is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to handle patients of all sizes and temperaments with low stress handling techniques.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn practice management software, EMR, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care for hospitalized patients, including monitoring comfort and behavior, administering medications as directed by veterinary staff, and assisting with feeding and basic patient care needs.
• Walk canine patients and maintain feline litter boxes to support patient hygiene, comfort, and recovery during hospitalization.
• Maintain hospital medical supplies by restocking treatment areas, cleaning and organizing medical equipment, and ensuring necessary supplies are readily available for triage and daily patient care.
• Prepare, clean, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennel spaces to ensure a safe, sanitary, and organized hospital environment.
• Perform routine laundry duties including washing bedding, towels, and patient care materials to help maintain a clean and comfortable environment for hospitalized animals.
• Assist veterinary staff with safe and effective patient handling for examinations, diagnostic procedures, blood collection, and imaging studies.
• Assist with diagnostic testing by running laboratory samples and supporting imaging procedures as directed by the veterinary team.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, nursing staff, and clients to ensure accurate information sharing and continuity of patient care.
• Demonstrate initiative and commitment to professional growth through active pursuit of new knowledge, skills, and training opportunities within the hospital.
• Assist with client communication.

Skills

Vet terminology

Low-stress handling

Patient care

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records

Team collaboration tools

Job description

Friends Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Bucks County, a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, seeks compassionate veterinary assistants to join our growing team. You will support specialty and emergency patients, collaborate with CVTs, ER veterinarians, and board-certified specialists, and help provide exceptional medical care and comfort.

We welcome motivated applicants at all experience levels, with opportunities for growth in a supportive hospital environment and exposure to a wide