Emergency Vet Assistant — Overnight ICU Support

Ethos Veterinary Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

EAP

CE access (Vetbloom)

Uniform allowance

PTO (Sick, Vacation, Bereavement)

License reimbursement (VTNE)

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking an Emergency Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join a cutting-edge hospital designed for advanced specialty and emergency care. You will support veterinarians and technicians in exams, care, and keeping treatment areas ready.

Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of animal experience, fluent English, and a teamwork mindset in a busy ER/critical care setting. Overnight schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 10:00pm–8:00am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least ONE YEAR animal experience REQUIRED.
• AVA certification or veterinary assistant program completion preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills required.
• One year of experience in busy Urgent care or ER/Specialty hospital preferred.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency patient triage and examinations and provide compassionate client communication.
• Demonstrate attentiveness and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with care and treatment of ICU patients under supervision of veterinary team.
• Assist with radiographs, blood collection and other diagnostic procedures.
• Support oxygen cage therapy setup, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Provide support to clients and families and maintain treatment areas and supplies.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AVA certification

Veterinary assistant program

Job description

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking an Emergency Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join a cutting-edge hospital designed for advanced specialty and emergency care. You will support veterinarians and technicians in exams, care, and keeping treatment areas ready.

Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of animal experience, fluent English, and a teamwork mindset in a busy ER/critical care setting. Overnight schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 10:00pm–8:00am.