Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced ER Support

PetVet Care Centers; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists in Santa Cruz, California, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team.

You will help triage, assist with exams, medications, radiographs, and patient transport while delivering compassionate care to pets and reassuring their owners.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture focused on teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing skill development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Experience in triage, sub-q injections, history taking, restraint, assisting with exams and radiographs.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, assist with exams, medications, and patient restraint.
• Perform labs and radiographs.
• Maintain medical records and ensure proper documentation.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

ER experience

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists in Santa Cruz, California, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team.

You will help triage, assist with exams, medications, radiographs, and patient transport while delivering compassionate care to pets and reassuring their owners.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture focused on teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing skill development.