ER Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur."

Continuing Education Opportunities and

Assistance Program

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team in California. You’ll assist with patient triage, treatments, and anesthesia support, contributing to efficient rounds and high-quality client communication.

Ideal candidates have a State-Registered Vet Tech license, prior emergency experience, and strong math skills for dosing and CRIs, with flexibility to work variable shifts in a busy ER setting.

Qualifications

• State-Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize 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 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 external labs.

Skills

Emergency experience

Strong math/calculations

Effective communication

Education

State-Registered Vet Tech license

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team in California. You’ll assist with patient triage, treatments, and anesthesia support, contributing to efficient rounds and high-quality client communication.

Ideal candidates have a State-Registered Vet Tech license, prior emergency experience, and strong math skills for dosing and CRIs, with flexibility to work variable shifts in a busy ER setting.