Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Nights & Weekend Shifts

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Uniforms

Professional development

Onsite breakroom

Job summary

Avets, an emergency veterinary hospital located in Monroeville, PA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for full-time day and night coverage with rotating weekend shifts and holidays. The role includes patient care support, restraining animals, and sample collection while offering differential pay for nights and weekends.

Avets emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, and ongoing learning within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in a veterinary, shelter, or animal care setting.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to fostering a respectful and collaborative workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients with empathy and compassion.
• The ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift at least 25 pounds throughout a 10-hour shift.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and process laboratory samples while assisting with diagnostic testing.
• Walk, monitor, and provide basic husbandry care for hospitalized patients.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe, sanitary hospital environment.
• Restock medical supplies and treatment areas to ensure the hospital is always prepared for patient care.
• Assist with patient transport and provide support wherever needed throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with a compassionate, team-oriented group dedicated to providing outstanding care for pets and their families.

Job description

Avets, an emergency veterinary hospital located in Monroeville, PA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for full-time day and night coverage with rotating weekend shifts and holidays. The role includes patient care support, restraining animals, and sample collection while offering differential pay for nights and weekends.

Avets emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, and ongoing learning within a state-of-the-art facility.