ER Veterinary Assistant - Nights & Weekends

Small Animal Emergency Services; Vass (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Small Animal Emergency Services is seeking a veterinary assistant with 2+ years of experience for an emergency care setting. The role requires night, weekend, and holiday availability and involves triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and client communication.

Responsibilities include surgical prep, anesthesia assistance, and maintaining medical records, with compensation and benefits discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• An experienced veterinary assistant with a minimum of 2+ year experience required.
• ER experience is highly preferred, however it is not required for more experienced applicants.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Adhere to safety protocols and exposure risks.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

ER experience

Night/weekend/holiday flexibility

Compassionate team-player

Punctual and reliable

Client communication

Medical record management

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Radiography experience

Strong communication skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Job description

Small Animal Emergency Services is seeking a veterinary assistant with 2+ years of experience for an emergency care setting. The role requires night, weekend, and holiday availability and involves triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and client communication.

Responsibilities include surgical prep, anesthesia assistance, and maintaining medical records, with compensation and benefits discussed during interview.