Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Overnight Shift
About The Position
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support its Emergency team at its 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The role involves assisting with patient care, examinations, treatments, and procedures; supporting clients; and helping maintain an efficient, clean hospital environment. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, continued learning, and professional growth, with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology and specialty services. The position is available full-time or part-time and requires weekend overnight availability. Shifts run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Full-time employees work three 12-hour overnight shifts per week, including Saturday and Sunday; part-time employees work Saturday and Sunday overnights. Compensation is $18–$20 per hour based on skills assessment, plus a $5-per-hour differential for shifts worked between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
- Passion for exceptional patient care and outstanding client service.
- Friendly, dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented approach.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate with teammates.
- Initiative and interest in contributing to the success of the entire hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Interest in continuing education and professional development.
- Veterinary Technician career goals; scholarship opportunities and mentorship are available.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Safely restrain patients for examinations and diagnostics.
- Obtain patient histories and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight.
- Prepare examination rooms and treatment areas for incoming patients.
- Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures.
- Fill prescriptions and review discharge instructions with clients.
- Communicate professionally with clients in person, by phone, and by email.
- Admit patients for hospitalization and ensure proper identification.
- Monitor patient comfort and assist with feeding, walking, bathing, and general nursing care.
- Maintain clean cages, treatment areas, examination rooms, and hospital equipment.
- Stock medical supplies and assist with inventory deliveries.
- Accurately document patient information in medical records.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.
Benefits
- Annual continuing education allowance, starting at $800 for licensed technicians, with incremental increases based on total years credentialed.
- Uniform allowance and free VetBloom access to RACE-approved continuing education.
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement, separate from the continuing education allowance.
- RECOVER training for advanced CPR skills.
- Veterinary Technician education sponsorships, VTNE reimbursement, and VTS support.
- 16-week VTNE study group.
- Professional development assistance.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Employee referral bonuses and employee pet discount.
- Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
- NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA/FSA options.
- Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
