Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Winchester, VA

8d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant for its emergency and critical care team in Winchester, Virginia. The hospital is a 24/7 emergency veterinary facility with a newly renovated 13,000+ square foot space and equipment including digital radiography and endoscopy. The role offers hands-on experience with high-acuity cases and opportunities to develop emergency and critical care skills. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, with weekends and holidays as needed; relief shifts are available. The listed pay is $20–$22 per hour. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals. The organization describes its hospitals as supporting learning, teaching, discovery, mentorship, and professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with animals; emergency and specialty hospital experience is preferred.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with animals in an emergency and specialty hospital.

Responsibilities

Properly restrain animals.
Obtain a thorough history from pet owners.
Measure and record each patient's weight and basic vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate.
Assist with anesthesia induction and patient preparation for surgical procedures.
Clean and prepare surgical packs and supplies.
Set up, turn over, and break down operating rooms and preparation areas efficiently.
Understand triage and follow hospital policies for critical patients.
Use aseptic procedures to draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer.
Package and store samples as needed.
Assist with routine examination-room procedures.
Monitor patients' behavior.
Maintain a positive attitude and collaborate effectively as a team member, including working under pressure.
Multitask and work efficiently under a heavy workload.
Help maintain inventory and alert a supervisor when items are running low.
Maintain adequate interdepartmental communication about patient care and client issues.