Overnight Emergency Vet Assistant — Full-Time

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; League City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Generous pet care discounts

Life, disability insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast Calder Road in League City, TX, is seeking an Overnight Shift Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Full-time) to join our 24/7 emergency team. You will support clinicians, assist in exams, and care for hospitalized patients during night hours.

Experience as a veterinary assistant is required; emergency experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical or emergency setting.
• Emergency department experience preferred.
• Candidate must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting doctors and technicians as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Emergency experience

Weekend availability

Job description

VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast Calder Road in League City, TX, is seeking an Overnight Shift Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Full-time) to join our 24/7 emergency team. You will support clinicians, assist in exams, and care for hospitalized patients during night hours.

Experience as a veterinary assistant is required; emergency experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital setting.