Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Care, Growth, Team Impact

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Hospital is seeking dedicated team members to join our growing practice, delivering world‑class care for pets and clear, compassionate guidance for their families.

We support ongoing learning and career growth, with a culture that values teamwork and high performance in a fast‑paced emergency setting. Join us to help pets receive timely, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• 1–2 years emergency/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with emergency procedures, treatments, and medical care for animals.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Perform triage, history taking, basic nursing care, and discharges.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards and core values.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Count vitals and monitor anesthesia/equipment as assigned.
• Follow RECOVER CPR guidelines and assist as needed.
• Communicate with clients about pet status, discharge instructions, and follow‑up care.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and state/federal regulations.
• Support a collaborative, efficient, high‑quality care environment.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Triage

Nursing care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Industry websites

Job description

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Hospital is seeking dedicated team members to join our growing practice, delivering world‑class care for pets and clear, compassionate guidance for their families.

We support ongoing learning and career growth, with a culture that values teamwork and high performance in a fast‑paced emergency setting. Join us to help pets receive timely, compassionate care.