ER Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

MedVet; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA / FSA

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will assist DVMs, monitor patients, perform in-house lab work, and help with anesthesia and nursing care in a high-energy environment.

The role requires prior veterinary experience and flexibility for night shifts; the team emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and compassion in delivering exceptional patient care and client communication.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions, medications and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Emergency experience

Calculations

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will assist DVMs, monitor patients, perform in-house lab work, and help with anesthesia and nursing care in a high-energy environment.

The role requires prior veterinary experience and flexibility for night shifts; the team emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and compassion in delivering exceptional patient care and client communication.