Emergency Veterinary Assistant

About This Role

This role is for a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant who will provide crucial support in triaging incoming patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and learning advanced life-saving skills in a fast-paced veterinary emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome and support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• Collaborate with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• Assist during all aspects of patient care, both outpatient and inpatient, from exam room to treatment area
• Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
• Learn to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communication skills with pet parents and team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg (support up to 40 kg with assistance)
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role, with emergency or specialty experience as a bonus

Nice to Have

• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Emergency or specialty veterinary experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits