ER Veterinary Assistant - Overnight Shift

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

VCA Carriage Hills Animal Hospital in Montgomery, AL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for overnight shifts (Friday–Sunday, 8pm–8am). Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, with 3 nights per week and opportunities to develop emergency care skills in a 24-hour ER setting.

We value compassionate, capable individuals with a strong background in veterinary critical care who can assist with examinations, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, labs, venipuncture, and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Strong background in veterinary critical care.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
• Experience in an emergency/overnight setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology.
• Laboratory work and venipuncture.
• Catheter placement and pharmacy duties.
• Patient recovery and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Carriage Hills Animal Hospital in Montgomery, AL is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for overnight shifts (Friday–Sunday, 8pm–8am). Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, with 3 nights per week and opportunities to develop emergency care skills in a 24-hour ER setting.

We value compassionate, capable individuals with a strong background in veterinary critical care who can assist with examinations, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, labs, venipuncture, and patient recovery.