Veterinary Assistant - ER

National Veterinary Associates; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumner Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, is hiring a Full-Time Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant for the Thursday-Saturday, 6:00pm–7:00am shift. You will support veterinarians and LVTs with emergencies, triage cases, restrain animals, and maintain ICU areas.

Ideal candidates bring prior veterinary assistant or animal handling experience, are calm under pressure, and excel in teamwork and communication during overnight emergencies.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant or animal handling experience.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and professional in high-stress situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working overnight hours and handling emergency cases.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and LVTs with emergency cases and critical patients.
• Assist with patient triage, treatments, and nursing care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ICU spaces, and exam rooms.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes to the doctor on staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, stocking, and organization of ER spaces.
• Provide compassionate support to pet owners during stressful situations.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Overnight shifts

Animal handling

Job description

Hospital Name: Sumner Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant (Thursday-Saturday, 6pm-7am)

Are you calm under pressure, passionate about emergency medicine, and looking for a schedule that leaves your days free? Sumner Veterinary Hospital is hiring aFull-Time Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant to join our growing emergency team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys critical thinking, and wants hands-on experience in emergency and critical care.

What You'll Do:

• Support veterinarians and LVTs with emergency cases and critical patients
• Assist with patient triage, treatments, and nursing care
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ICU spaces, and exam rooms
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes the doctor on staff
• Maintain cleanliness, stocking, and organization of ER spaces
• Provide compassionate support to pet owners during stressful situations

Schedule:

• Overnights: Thursday-Saturday
• 6:00pm-7:00am

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Work with a dedicated overnight ER team
• Gain valuable experience in emergency and critical care
• Supportive leadership and a hospital that values teamwork and growth
• Opportunity to learn advanced skills

What We're Looking For:

• Prior veterinary assistant or animal handling experience
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and professional in high-stress situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfort working overnight hours and handling emergency cases
• Reliable, accountable, and patient-focused