Emergency Vet Assistant - 3rd Shift Care Hero

Careerwebsite; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access and EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews in Matthews, NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (3rd shift) to join our fast-paced Emergency Department. The role includes patient assessments, hands-on care, and collaboration with veterinarians in emergencies and ICU.

We offer growth opportunities in emergency medicine, calling for compassionate, dependable team players with veterinary experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in General Practice, Emergency, Specialty, or Urgent Care veterinary settings.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments through exams, interviews, and diagnostics.
• Provide hands-on care: vitals, samples, meds, vaccines, wound care.
• Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries.
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Monitor patients for illness or distress and ensure comfort and hydration.
• Maintain hospital sanitation and sterilization standards.
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies.
• Assist in emergency and ICU procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, place IV catheters, draw blood, and take X-rays.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Dependability

Initiative

Flexibility

Communication

Organization

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year veterinary experience

RVT certification preferred

Tools

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews in Matthews, NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (3rd shift) to join our fast-paced Emergency Department. The role includes patient assessments, hands-on care, and collaboration with veterinarians in emergencies and ICU.

We offer growth opportunities in emergency medicine, calling for compassionate, dependable team players with veterinary experience.