Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced Care and Growth

Dewittvets; Burton, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick pay

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Shift differential

Job summary

Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team. Starting pay is $20 per hour with up to a $5 per hour shift differential.

You will work closely with veterinarians and licensed technicians to provide hands-on care, monitor hospitalized and critical patients, and help maintain an efficient treatment area in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Veterinary Assistant (emergency or specialty experience preferred).
• Confidence in IV catheter placement and jugular blood draws.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations.
• Ability to participate in an overnight shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Confidently place IV catheters
• Draw blood and assist with diagnostics
• Provide hands-on care and monitoring for hospitalized and critical patients
• Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians during treatments and procedures
• Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery in a fast-paced setting
• Help maintain an efficient, organized treatment area

Skills

IV catheter placement

Jugular blood draws

Patient handling

Emergency veterinary experience

Overnight shift rotation

Job description

Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team. Starting pay is $20 per hour with up to a $5 per hour shift differential.

You will work closely with veterinarians and licensed technicians to provide hands-on care, monitor hospitalized and critical patients, and help maintain an efficient treatment area in a high-stress environment.