Emergency Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced Critical Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $30/h

Shift premium for evenings/overnights

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Education programs

Job summary

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to anchor a fast-paced Emergency Department and support the clinical team. You will be the heartbeat of client communication and patient flow, delivering gold-standard care with empathy.

Join a top-tier medical network where your clinical intuition shines, and your passion for pets grows through ongoing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in veterinary medicine as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• A deeply compassionate, empathetic, and level-headed approach under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to connect with anxious pet parents and a busy team.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a solid grasp of medical/financial tracking and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the Emergency Department and support a fast-paced team.
• Own client communication and guide families through high-stress moments.
• Assist top-tier emergency DVMs and technicians.
• Maintain accurate medical and financial records.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Empathy under pressure

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Job description

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to anchor a fast-paced Emergency Department and support the clinical team. You will be the heartbeat of client communication and patient flow, delivering gold-standard care with empathy.

Join a top-tier medical network where your clinical intuition shines, and your passion for pets grows through ongoing education and professional development.