Veterinary Assistant - ER
$21 - $26 per hourNashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient and client care while continuing to grow your skills? If so, we'd love to meet you!
We're looking for Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our collaborative and supportive ER team. Whether you're an experienced ER assistant or an assistant looking to expand your emergency medicine skills, we provide an environment where learning, teamwork, and high-quality medicine come first.
Available Shifts
Sunday-Wednesday, Day Shift
Wednesday-Saturday, Day Shift
Overnight, Days vary
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians in providing exceptional emergency care
- Monitor hospitalized patients and recognizes changes in condition
- Safely restrain patients and perform nursing care
- Prepare treatment areas, equipment and supplies
- Obtain patient histories and communicate compassionately with clients
- Perform laboratory sample collection and diagnostics
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Work collaboratively with a team that supports one another through every case
Who We're Looking For
- Previous veterinary assistant experience (ER experience is a plus but not required)
- Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for learning and developing new skills
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service
- Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
- Hands-on learning and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your veterinary career
- A team that celebrates wins, supports one another, and genuinely enjoys coming to work
Every patient matters. Every team member matters. If you're looking for a place where you can make a difference, continue learning, and work alongside people who are passionate about veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us provide exceptional emergency care when pets and their families need us most.
- Compensation
- Base hourly rate of $21 - $26 DOE, depending on experience and shift
- Eligible for periodic bonus
- Example of possible benefits that are to be included, if applicable
- Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation time
- Employee discounts
- Allowances
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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