ER Veterinary Assistant - Overnight/Weekend Swing

ethosveterinaryhealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education support

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency team in Vancouver, WA. The swing/overnight shift offers a base rate of $20-$24 per hour plus a $2 per hour overnight differential and a $2 per hour weekend differential.

The role involves supporting licensed technicians and veterinarians in high‑acuity cases in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least two years of veterinary medicine experience, can obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License, and is

Qualifications

• Two years of veterinary medicine experience required (ER preferred).
• Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License upon hire and keep active.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of patient handling and restraint helpful.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Team-oriented with hospital core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care in the emergency department.
• Assist with radiographic procedures and lab work.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and communicate with clients.
• Maintain accurate records and patient discharges.
• Provide exceptional nursing care and IV catheter restraint.
• Initiate fluid therapy and basic drug calculations.
• Participate in rotating holiday shifts and on-call rotation.

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Veterinary Medication Clerks License

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency team in Vancouver, WA. The swing/overnight shift offers a base rate of $20-$24 per hour plus a $2 per hour overnight differential and a $2 per hour weekend differential.

The role involves supporting licensed technicians and veterinarians in high‑acuity cases in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least two years of veterinary medicine experience, can obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License, and is