ER Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you passionate about animals and thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of pets and their families during their most critical moments? If so, we’d love to meet you!

At Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center , we deliver exceptional, lifesaving care to pets across Spokane and the surrounding areas—24/7. We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency care team and help us continue to provide the gold standard in veterinary medicine.

Who We Are

Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center is Spokane’s trusted provider of advanced emergency and critical veterinary care. With a state-of-the-art facility and a compassionate, skilled team, we’re always ready to respond when pets need us most. Our clinic never closes—because emergencies don’t wait.

Ready to love where you work? Join a team that’s powered by local passion! We’re proud to be locally owned and operated , and we’re looking for awesome people who want to grow, contribute, and make a real impact right here in our community. If you’re excited to work with a team that truly cares, we want you to apply

About the Role

As a Veterinary Assistant in our ER, you’ll be at the heart of fast-paced, high-pressure situations—helping stabilize patients, support veterinary staff, and comfort pet owners. You’ll gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside an incredible team of assistants, technicians, and doctors who are as passionate about animals as you are.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Play a vital role in saving lives and supporting families during emergencies.
• Grow Your Skills: Learn from experienced doctors and technicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Team-Focused Culture: Be part of a resilient, compassionate crew that works hard—and has fun doing it.

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Night differential: + $2/hour (10pm–8am)
• Weekend differential: + $1/hour (10pm Friday–10pm Sunday)

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist veterinarians and technicians in handling, monitoring, and stabilizing emergency patients.
• Triage Support: Help evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on urgency.
• Procedure Prep: Set up for sedated and surgical procedures, maintain sterile environments, and assist with emergency treatments.
• Client Communication: Provide clear, compassionate updates to concerned pet owners.
• Medical Documentation: Accurately log treatments, procedures, and medications.
• Inventory: Monitor and restock emergency supplies and medications.
• Prescription Support: Assist with medication preparation and filling.

Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., with assistance as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment.
• Ability to safely and effectively restrain animals of all sizes.
• Ability to grasp, hold, and manipulate various tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Sufficient visual acuity to observe, assess, and evaluate patients and surroundings, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Potential exposure to anesthetic gases.
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and other occupational hazards inherent to veterinary medicine