Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Swing Emergency Veterinary AssistantSchedule: Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12-hour shifts. Swing/Evening shift with rotating weekends and some holidays.Compensation: Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.The RoleAs an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (ER/ICU), you'll play a critical role in patient care across emergency and specialty services. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals to provide hands-on care to emergency and critical patients. No two shifts are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to build your skills while supporting a wide variety of urgent and complex cases.What You'll DoProvide compassionate, hands-on care to hospitalized and emergency patientsAssist the veterinary team with exams, treatments, procedures, and patient monitoringObtain and record patient vital signs and medical historiesAssist with restraint, radiographs, blood collection, catheter placement, and other patient-care activities as trainedPrepare treatment areas, equipment, and suppliesMaintain clean, organized, and safe patient-care areasCommunicate with the veterinary team regarding patient status and changes in conditionHelp provide a positive experience for clients during what can be a stressful timeSupport the team wherever needed to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality careWhat We're Looking ForPrevious veterinary assistant or animal-care experience preferredA compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient careAbility to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and organizational skillsTotal RewardsAs a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:Health & Well-beingInnovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefitsPaid parental, vacation and sick leavePaid time offWOOF University – offering abundant virtual CEOpportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies programAbout VCAAt VCA, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.