Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Discovery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K + company match

Generous CE Allowance

Professional development assistance

Hands on learning and credentialing

Job summary

Care Center Cincinnati is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures. This fast-paced role requires compassion for animals, clear owner communication, and meticulous documentation.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of clinical experience, a high school diploma or higher, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This full-time position offers a dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and professional

Qualifications

• One year of clinical veterinary experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to veterinarians and technicians during exams, procedures and treatments while helping to ensure quality care for all patients.
• Provide pet owners with clear home-care instructions and updates on hospitalized pets.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless care.
• Ensure clean, safe, and efficient hospital operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED or higher education

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 7am-7:30pm | 3 days per week | Rotating Weekends | One On Call Shift Per Month

Compensation: $20-23/hr, Dependent On Experience

Why join Care Center, Cincinnati

At Care Center Cincinnati, you’ll join a collaborative community dedicated to strengthening the bond between pets and the people who love them. Our state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital is rooted in compassion, teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who value open communication, mutual support, and the important role every team member plays in delivering exceptional care.

We are equally committed to your growth. Through ongoing training, extensive continuing education opportunities, and clear pathways into leadership or specialty roles, you’ll have the support to build a meaningful, long‑term career. Your ideas and contributions will be valued, with opportunities to help shape our culture through initiatives such as the Employee Recognition Committee.

In Your Day‑To‑Day, You Will

• Provide Support to the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians during exams, procedures and treatments while helping to ensure quality care for all patients


• Provide pet owners with clear home‑care instructions and updates on hospitalized pets


• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless care


• Ensure clean, safe, and efficient hospital operations


• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments

• A positive, team‑oriented attitude with initiative and a willingness to help


• The ability to remain focused, calm, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment


• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills


• Experience assessing patient behavior and safely restraining and handling fractious patients


• A passion for animal care and continued professional development


• Basic computer proficiency


• At least one year of clinical experience


• A high school diploma, GED, or higher education


• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance

What You Bring

• A positive, team‑oriented attitude with initiative and a willingness to help


• The ability to remain focused, calm, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment


• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills


• Experience assessing patient behavior and safely restraining and handling fractious patients


• A passion for animal care and continued professional development


• Basic computer proficiency


• At least one year of clinical experience


• A high school diploma, GED, or higher education


• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance-Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.


• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA


• 401K + company match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Uniforms


• Generous CE Allowance


• Professional development assistance


• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing


• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms

At Care Center Cincinnati, you won’t simply join a team—you’ll become part of a community that values your voice, invests in your development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference for patients, their families, and the referring veterinary community.

Care Center Cincinnati is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including:

• Blue Ash


• Montgomery


• Sharonville


• Mason


• Loveland


• Milford


• West Chester


• Fairfield


• Springdale


• Forest Park


• Cincinnati


• Madeira


• Indian Hill


• Kenwood


• Deer Park


• Reading


• Wyoming


• Glendale


• Evendale


• West Chester Township


• Mason


• Milford


• Loveland


• Florence, KY


• Erlanger, KY


• Edgewood, KY


• Crestview Hills, KY


• Fort Mitchell, KY


• Independence, KY


• Hebron, KY


• Bellevue, KY


• Dayton, KY