Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

ethosveterinaryhealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education support

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency team in Vancouver, WA. The swing/overnight shift offers a base rate of $20-$24 per hour plus a $2 per hour overnight differential and a $2 per hour weekend differential.

The role involves supporting licensed technicians and veterinarians in high‑acuity cases in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least two years of veterinary medicine experience, can obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License, and is

Qualifications

• Two years of veterinary medicine experience required (ER preferred).
• Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License upon hire and keep active.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of patient handling and restraint helpful.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Team-oriented with hospital core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care in the emergency department.
• Assist with radiographic procedures and lab work.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and communicate with clients.
• Maintain accurate records and patient discharges.
• Provide exceptional nursing care and IV catheter restraint.
• Initiate fluid therapy and basic drug calculations.
• Participate in rotating holiday shifts and on-call rotation.

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Veterinary Medication Clerks License

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (Swing / Overnight)

$20-$24/hr + $2/hr Overnight Differential (6pm-6tam) + $2/hr Weekend Differential (Satu-Sun)

Full-time opportunity in Vancouver, WA

Schedule: Swing / Overnight shift, 24/7 Emergency Hospital. Rotating holiday shifts and participation in the on-call rotation are required.

We're a busy 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital just outside Portland, OR, looking for a skilled LVT to join our overnight emergency team. If high‑acuity cases and a fast‑moving treatment floor are where you do your best work, this role is built for you.

Why Join Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work with advanced technology including MRI and CT, in a collaborative team environment with a genuine commitment to staff wellness. VTS mentorship opportunities are available for credentialed technicians, and our modern facility includes an employee garden and a real focus on staff wellness and mental health.

In your day‑to‑day, you will:

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs in the emergency department by assisting licensed technicians and veterinarians with patient care.
• Assist technicians with radiographic procedures.
• Prepare and run lab work.
• Obtaining accurate patient histories.
• Client communication
• Accurate record‑keeping.
• Patient discharges.
• Restraint of patients for IV catheters, physical examinations, and minor procedures.
• Complete treatments of patients as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional nursing care.
• Fill pre‑printed prescriptions if a Med Clerk License is held.
• Basic drug calculations.
• Initiation of fluid therapy.
• Patient care of stable patients in isolation.
• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care departments.
• All employees are required to participate in the on‑call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

What You Bring

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in veterinary medicine. ER preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerks License upon hire and keep active throughout the entirety of employment
• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of patient handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation, including overnight and weekend shift differentials
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings options (401(k) with employer match)
• Continuing education support
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Staff pet discounts

Location Highlight

Vancouver, WA sits just across the river from Portland, OR, offering easy access to the amenities of a major metro area alongside a strong sense of local community. With the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood nearby, it's a great home base for outdoor recreation.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.