Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant – ICU Team

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick days

Job summary

VCA River is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight Emergency & ICU team in Chattanooga, TN. This full-time role provides patient care, diagnostics, and treatments for our 24/7 service in a leading AAHA-accredited hospital.

We offer a supportive, family-like culture with opportunities across Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Rehab, and Internal Medicine. Compensation ranges $18–$22/hour with a $3 overnight differential, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary assisting duties including listed tasks.
• One or more years of veterinary assisting experience.
• Experience with emergency & critical care and specialty medicine preferred.
• Available to work some weekends to meet scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service with patient care, diagnostics and treatments.
• Assist with lab sample collection and processing.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiography support.
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Emergency & critical care

Client education

Job description

VCA River is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight Emergency & ICU team in Chattanooga, TN. This full-time role provides patient care, diagnostics, and treatments for our 24/7 service in a leading AAHA-accredited hospital.

We offer a supportive, family-like culture with opportunities across Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Rehab, and Internal Medicine. Compensation ranges $18–$22/hour with a $3 overnight differential, based on experience.