ER Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced, Impactful Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA, and Independent Care

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur

Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D

Continuing Education Opportunities

Career Growth

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Cleveland, OH seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced ER team. The role supports patient care from triage to anesthesia, with rotating weekend shifts and a competitive hourly range.

Applicants should have prior veterinary experience and be strong in drug calculations, client communication, and teamwork. Benefits include comprehensive health options and staff development.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desirable.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

Calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in Cleveland, OH seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced ER team. The role supports patient care from triage to anesthesia, with rotating weekend shifts and a competitive hourly range.

Applicants should have prior veterinary experience and be strong in drug calculations, client communication, and teamwork. Benefits include comprehensive health options and staff development.