Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care

MedVet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/night differential

Overnight differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Part Time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. Schedule includes Wednesday/Thursday or Friday/Saturday from 7pm to 7am, with weekend and overnight care supported by shift differentials.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, assisting DVM, monitoring hospitalized cases, and providing client education. Prior vet experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience is a plus.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexible schedule and ability to work additional hours when needed.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information as necessary.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions and medications.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house lab testing and prepare samples for outside labs.

Skills

Prior veterinary experience

Drug calculation proficiency

Flexibility with hours

Ability to work fast-paced environment

Strong verbal and written skills

Job description

MedVet is seeking a Part Time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. Schedule includes Wednesday/Thursday or Friday/Saturday from 7pm to 7am, with weekend and overnight care supported by shift differentials.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, assisting DVM, monitoring hospitalized cases, and providing client education. Prior vet experience and strong communication are essential.