Veterinary Assistant, Swing Shift, CCU

Ethos Veterinary Health•Concord, CA

9d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Concord is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Critical Care Unit (CCU) team. This role is ideal for candidates with emergency or critical care experience who thrive in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Our state-of-the-art Concord hospital is the largest specialty and emergency veterinary facility in the East Bay, offering advanced Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Cardiology services.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Strong patient handling and venipuncture skills
Ability to perform accurate math calculations for medications and treatments
Excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred, ideally in ER or CCU
Experience with controlled substance documentation (VACSP knowledge preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitor and record patient vital signs, behavior, and condition changes
Provide compassionate care to hospitalized and critical patients
Assist with animal restraint, positioning, and comfort during treatments and procedures
Administer medications and assist with IV fluids under veterinary supervision
Prepare patients and equipment for diagnostics and procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked CCU treatment area
Sanitize cages, kennels, and equipment to maintain hospital safety standards
Document treatments, observations, and medication logs accurately
Communicate patient updates clearly with veterinarians, RVTs, and team members
Support pet owners during emergency and critical care situations