Emergency Vet Assistant - Fast-Paced Care & Growth

MedVet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA & FSA

401k match

PTO

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Education support

Career growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team in Ohio. The role supports patient care, case discussions, and nursing activities in a fast‑paced emergency setting.

The position requires veterinary experience with emergency care preferred. Compensation ranges from $17 to $28 per hour based on experience, with a schedule starting 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and rotating weekend shifts, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant‑rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment
• Partner with the patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education, including home‑care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist the DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in‑house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Skills

Veterinary experience

Emergency care

Drug calculations

Communication skills

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team in Ohio. The role supports patient care, case discussions, and nursing activities in a fast‑paced emergency setting.

The position requires veterinary experience with emergency care preferred. Compensation ranges from $17 to $28 per hour based on experience, with a schedule starting 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and rotating weekend shifts, along with comprehensive benefits.