Emergency Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced ER with Growth

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental

HSA / FSA

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Shift differentials & on-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts and pet insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will assist the DVM, monitor hospitalized patients, and support clients with care instructions and updates.

Ideal candidates bring veterinary and emergency experience, strong calculation skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while communicating clearly with clients and teammates.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required; emergency experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for drug calculations and dosing.
• Flexible with hours and able to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ER setting and communicate clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Collaborate with care team on treatment plans and nursing care.
• Educate clients on home care, medications, and hospital updates.
• Assist DVM with assessment, treatment, and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare samples.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Emergency experience

Drug calculations

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Excellent communication

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will assist the DVM, monitor hospitalized patients, and support clients with care instructions and updates.

Ideal candidates bring veterinary and emergency experience, strong calculation skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while communicating clearly with clients and teammates.