Veterinary Assistant - ER

NVA General Practice; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Sumner is hiring an Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and handle emergency cases. The role requires calmness under pressure and prior veterinary assistant experience. You'll work Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to 7am, gaining valuable emergency care skills in a supportive environment with a dedicated team. Benefits include medical insurance and paid time off, along with an hourly rate of $22-$27, eligible for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant or animal handling experience required.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-stress situations.
• Reliable and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with emergency cases and critical patients.
• Assist with patient triage, treatments, and nursing care.
• Maintain cleanliness of ER spaces.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Emergency case handling

Job description

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 a Full-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 to 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

Compensation

• Base hourly rate of $22-$27
• Eligible for periodic bonus

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discount