Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency. This role involves supporting a 24-hour emergency team, utilizing skills in patient care, triage, and client communication. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, VCA Animal Hospitals offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Continuing Education allowances

License reimbursement

Pet discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Referral bonuses

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred.
• Flexibility for weekends and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Support the 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care overnight team.
• Utilize skills in patient care, triage, and client communication.
• Assist in hospitalization, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Patient care and assessment

Triage and emergency response

Client communication and education

Hospitalization and ICU support

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology and diagnostic testing

Laboratory procedures

Pharmacy management

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency

Join us as a Veterinary Assistant Overnight Emergency at VCA Animal Hospitals.

Position Overview

Location: 3884 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care overnight team.

About Us

Established in 1998, VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists has grown from a single-specialty practice into a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, 24/7 facility. Our state-of-the-art hospital includes an in-house reference lab, blood bank, advanced imaging, and a dedicated education center.

Our team comprises specialists in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, radiation oncology, and emergency care, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

The Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will utilize your skills in:

• Patient care and assessment
• Triage and emergency response
• Client communication and education
• Hospitalization and ICU support
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Radiology and diagnostic testing
• Laboratory procedures and sample collection
• Pharmacy and medical record management

We prefer candidates with experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine, or several years in general practice. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and credentials.

Why Join VCA?

VCA Animal Hospitals is a network of over 800 hospitals across the US, committed to providing world-class veterinary medicine with a hometown feel. We support our technicians and assistants' career growth and offer an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Benefits

• Large veterinary community resources
• Opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Mental health resources and assistance programs
• Employer-paid insurance benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Continuing Education allowances
• License reimbursement
• Pet discounts and other perks
• Retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses
• Community engagement opportunities

Application Process

If interested, apply now! Current employees should apply via our internal system through Workday.

Note: The position description provides a general overview and may be revised as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.