Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health•Red Bank, NJ

10d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant for its overnight team in Red Bank, New Jersey. The role supports veterinarians and technicians in emergency and critical care by assisting with patient care and treatment, diagnostic procedures, client communication, and the upkeep of treatment areas. The assistant helps ensure pets receive appropriate care while supporting efficient hospital operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position is based at RBVH’s new, 100,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art hospital, designed for specialty and emergency care. The facility includes MRI, CT, and PET scanning, 12 surgical suites, a dedicated ER, and expanded training spaces. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Compensation is $17.75–$23 per hour based on experience, plus a $2-per-hour overnight differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of animal experience is required.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

AVA certification or completion of a veterinary assistant program.
One year of experience as a veterinary assistant in a busy urgent care, ER, or specialty hospital.

Responsibilities

Assist with emergency patient triage and examinations, and communicate compassionately with clients.
Help care for and treat ICU patients under the direction of the veterinary team.
Assist with radiographs, blood collection, and other diagnostic procedures.
Set up, monitor, and maintain oxygen cage therapy.
Facilitate owner visits and support clients and families compassionately.
Perform CPR according to RECOVER guidelines and support post-resuscitation patient care.
Provide patient aftercare and support clients and the veterinary team as needed.
Maintain appropriate stocking, cleaning, and organization of treatment areas and supplies.
Follow isolation, PPE, sterilization, and infection-control protocols.
Support hospital cleanliness and departmental efficiency.
Help restrain pets during exams, feed and exercise patients, clean and sterilize equipment, prepare treatment areas, monitor animals, assist with basic sample collection, stock supplies, and maintain records.