Overnight Emergency Vet Assistant — Skill Growth & Benefits

Ethos Veterinary Health; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance + CE access

VTNE reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

PTO + Sick Time

Pet Discount

Job summary

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for emergency overnight roles. Full-Time or Part-Time overnight shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) with a $18–$20/hour base, plus a $5/hour differential for overnight hours.

Join our collaborative Emergency team and help deliver exceptional patient care. Opportunities to grow skills through CE, mentorship, and professional development are available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care and client service.
• Friendly, dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital.
• Willingness to learn and grow with teammates.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Restrict patients for examinations and diagnostics
• Obtain patient histories and record vital signs
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for incoming patients
• Assist with radiographs and other diagnostics
• Fill prescriptions and review discharge instructions with clients
• Communicate professionally with clients in person, by phone, and via email
• Admit patients for hospitalization and ensure proper identification
• Monitor patient comfort and assist with feeding, walking, bathing, and nursing care
• Maintain clean cages, treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital equipment
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory deliveries
• Accurately document patient information in medical records
• Help maintain a clean, organized hospital environment

Skills

Fluent English

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency care

Job description

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for emergency overnight roles. Full-Time or Part-Time overnight shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) with a $18–$20/hour base, plus a $5/hour differential for overnight hours.

Join our collaborative Emergency team and help deliver exceptional patient care. Opportunities to grow skills through CE, mentorship, and professional development are available in a fast-paced environment.