Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Rotating Day Shift Schedule

Hiring Range: $24 to $29/hour

Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease. Never a dull moment: every day is different and never the same case twice.

What You'll Do

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss case's and gather additional information as necessary
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Provide client education including, but not limited to, home care instructions, medication indications, adverse reactions, and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform in‑house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing

Who You Are

• Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On‑call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short‑Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are also a drug‑free organization; therefore employment is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.