Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
About The Position
Join a collaborative emergency and critical care team where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Pet+ER, you'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, credentialed technicians, and specialists while building your skills in a fast-paced teaching hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care. At Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we believe in a team-oriented approach to emergency medicine where every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care. Our experienced technician's mentor and support newer team members, creating a collaborative learning environment where curiosity, professional growth, and critical thinking are encouraged. As a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital, you'll gain exposure to diverse emergency cases while working alongside experienced clinicians and specialists. Our leadership team is committed to helping employees grow through mentorship, ongoing education, and clearly defined career development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of veterinary experience.
- Strong patient handling and animal restraint skills.
- Excellent communication and client service abilities.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional patient care.
- Safely restrain and handle patients using low-stress handling techniques.
- Obtain patient histories from pet owners and communicate relevant information to the medical team.
- Accurately obtain and record patient weights and vital signs.
- Assist with triage by recognizing urgent patient needs and following hospital protocols for critical patients.
- Prepare injections using aseptic technique for administration by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
- Collect, package, label, and properly store laboratory samples.
- Assist with routine examinations, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
- Monitor patient comfort and behavior, communicating changes to the clinical team.
- Maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital cleanliness.
- Assist with inventory management and communicate supply needs.
- Crosstrain to provide support for the Client Care team as needed.
- Maintain effective communication across departments to support outstanding patient and client care.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Competitive compensation of $16–20/hour based on experience and skill set.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
- Partnership with the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program.
- Career path and professional development opportunities.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings options, including 401(k).
- Uniform allowance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Employee pet discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
