ER Veterinary Assistant — Overnight Critical Care

Upstate-Veterinary-Specialties-1; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employer-paid insurance

Retirement plan

PTO + pet stipend

Housing allowance

Uniform allowance

CE & career development

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department overnight team. You’ll assist with emergency and critical care procedures, triage patients, and support pet owners while ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced hospital that values growth, teamwork, and compassionate care. Overnight shifts offer a strong team culture, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience (clinic, hospital, or ER setting).
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Ability to lift, stand, and move throughout long shifts.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Calm, adaptable, and focused under pressure.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency and critical care procedures.
• Triage and support incoming patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and support to pet owners.
• Collaborate closely with the veterinary team in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency Department overnight team. You’ll assist with emergency and critical care procedures, triage patients, and support pet owners while ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced hospital that values growth, teamwork, and compassionate care. Overnight shifts offer a strong team culture, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.