Overnight ICU Veterinary Assistant-Competitive Pay & Perks

ethosveterinaryhealth; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Discounted pet products and services

Continuing Education allowance

Scholarship and Sponsorship Program

Licensure renewal reimbursement

Out-of-state license transfer support

Uniform allowance

Cell phone discount

YMCA corporate memberships

Team building events

Career development opportunities

Modern, renovated hospital

Job summary

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ICU Team. You will provide hands-on patient care for ICU animals, support the veterinary medical team, and help maintain high standards of patient monitoring and safety.

The role offers a full-time, three-shift week with 6:00 PM–6:00 AM hours and an attractive compensation package including $20–$29 per hour, plus $4.50 shift/weekend differentials and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, preferably in emergency medicine.
• Strong foundational knowledge of veterinary medicine, including triage, disease processes, pharmacology, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow patient care instructions.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and veterinary team members.
• Ability to adapt to individual patient needs and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to continue learning and developing veterinary skills.
• Ability to safely lift and carry animals weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care and support the veterinary medical team in the ICU.
• Assist with patient monitoring, treatments, diagnostics, restraint, and daily nursing care.
• Support Veterinary Technicians and veterinarians with the care of hospitalized and critical patients.
• Assist with patient care procedures based on training and experience.
• Maintain clean, organized, and appropriately stocked patient care areas.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, sanitation, and infection control.
• Accurately document patient care and communicate observations to the medical team.
• Provide compassionate and professional client communication when appropriate.
• Adapt to the changing needs of individual patients in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative overnight hospital culture.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ICU Team. You will provide hands-on patient care for ICU animals, support the veterinary medical team, and help maintain high standards of patient monitoring and safety.

The role offers a full-time, three-shift week with 6:00 PM–6:00 AM hours and an attractive compensation package including $20–$29 per hour, plus $4.50 shift/weekend differentials and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.