Vet Assistant

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center • Fargo, ND

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center in Fargo, ND is looking for full- or part-time Vet Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will help our doctors and staff care for pets during emergencies. Our hospital is open all the time. As a full- or part-time Vet Assistant, you will usually work 3 - 4 days a week. Some shifts will be on weekends, holidays, or overnight. You need to be flexible with your schedule. As a full- or part-time Vet Assistant, you will help care for sick or injured pets. You will support the doctors and technicians during exams and treatments. You will get supplies ready, help with patient check-ins and check-outs, and keep the hospital clean. You will talk with pet owners in person and on the phone. You will help during procedures like ultrasounds and surgeries, keep records, handle pets carefully, clean tools and equipment, and help keep the hospital stocked. You will work closely with the rest of the team to make sure pets get the care they need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills in person and over the phone
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexibility for weekend, holiday, and overnight shifts
• Commitment to providing a safe, clean, and compassionate environment
• Willingness to assist with emergency triage, treatments, and procedures
• Ability to handle and comfort patients with care and professionalism
• Dedication to maintaining accurate medical records and supporting hospital operations

Responsibilities

• Help care for sick or injured pets
• Support doctors and technicians during exams and treatments
• Get supplies ready
• Help with patient check-ins and check-outs
• Keep the hospital clean
• Talk with pet owners in person and on the phone
• Help during procedures like ultrasounds and surgeries
• Keep records
• Handle pets carefully
• Clean tools and equipment
• Help keep the hospital stocked
• Work closely with the rest of the team to make sure pets get the care they need
• Assist with emergency triage, treatments, and procedures

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Signing/relocation bonuses
• Paid licensing and membership fees
• Uniform allowance
• Pet discounts
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED