Emergency Vet Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

VetCheck for Pets; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team. This position offers a fast-paced emergency setting without overnight shifts, emphasizing staff well-being and a respectful culture.

We provide a balanced schedule, supportive leadership, and a collaborative environment. You will triage, assist with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and client education, while maintaining precise records and following hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency or urgent care preferred; general practice considered.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and veterinary procedures.
• Ability to triage and recognize critical emergencies.
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring.
• Competence with diagnostic tools and monitoring devices.
• Excellent communication with clients and team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients quickly, gather histories, and prioritize by urgency.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Administer medications, fluids, vaccines, and treatments.
• Perform wound care, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Collect and prepare lab samples; operate radiology, ultrasound, and lab machines.
• Prepare patients and surgical suites; monitor anesthesia and recovery.
• Explain treatment plans and discharge instructions to clients.
• Document patient records and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with staff for smooth patient flow and cross-training.

Skills

Emergency/Urgent care experience

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

In-house lab equipment

Job description

VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our team. This position offers a fast-paced emergency setting without overnight shifts, emphasizing staff well-being and a respectful culture.

We provide a balanced schedule, supportive leadership, and a collaborative environment. You will triage, assist with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and client education, while maintaining precise records and following hospital policies.