Part-Time Weekend Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency Center

PetVet Care Centers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) plan with company match

Team member discounts

Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, TN is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining patients, and clerical work. The role offers exposure to high-volume emergency cases and opportunities for skill development in a fast-paced hospital.

The position requires weekend availability, a minimum of two years' veterinary clinic experience, and a passion for compassionate animal

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Minimum of two years' experience in a veterinary clinic

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs, and guide to examination room
• Triage patients, assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with treatments and medications
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Maintain medical records and assist with lab tests, radiographs, and equipment operation
• Assist with injections, restraints, and administration of medications
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety, including sanitation of kennels and equipment
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Show up for work regularly; weekend availability emphasized

Skills

ER experience

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Center is currently seeking Part-Time Weekend Veterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Animal Emergency Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is a leading emergency veterinary hospital providing after-hours, weekend, and holiday care for pets in critical need. Backed by decades of experience, the team delivers fast, compassionate, and expert emergency care when it matters most.

Why Join Us:

• For 51 years, our hospital has been a part of the Memphis community, providing emergency care to pets and families when they need us most. Located in the heart of Memphis, we are a busy, high-volume emergency hospital where no two days are alike.
• This is a place where your skills will be used. Our technicians are highly involved in patient care, and our team sees a tremendous variety of cases that provide opportunities to learn, grow, and continually expand your clinical skills. The work can be challenging and emotionally demanding, but it is also incredibly meaningful.
• We are growing and looking for people who want to be part of making our hospital even better. If you enjoy being challenged, learning every day, working as part of a team, and knowing that what you do truly matters to the pets and families in our community, we would love to have you be part of our next chapter.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Minimum of two years' experience in a veterinary clinic

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in ER is a plus

Schedule

• Part-Time, Saturday from 12PM-12AM and/or Sunday from 8AM-6PM, more hours are available if desired but not required if availability is limited to weekends.
• Other hours available: Every other Wednesday from 6PM-12AM, Friday from 6PM-12AM, Saturday from 12PM-12AM, and Sunday from 8AM-6PM, 12PM-12AM, and 6PM-12AM

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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