Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Location: Cincinnati, OH Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 7am-7:30pm | 3 days per week | Rotating Weekends | One On Call Shift Per Month Compensation: $20-23/hr, Dependent On Experience Why join Care Center, Cincinnati At Care Center Cincinnati, you’ll join a collaborative community dedicated to strengthening the bond between pets and the people who love them. Our state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital is rooted in compassion, teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who value open communication, mutual support, and the important role every team member plays in delivering exceptional care. We are equally committed to your growth. Through ongoing training, extensive continuing education opportunities, and clear pathways into leadership or specialty roles, you’ll have the support to build a meaningful, long‑term career. Your ideas and contributions will be valued, with opportunities to help shape our culture through initiatives such as the Employee Recognition Committee. In Your Day‑To‑Day, You Will Provide Support to the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians during exams, procedures and treatments while helping to ensure quality care for all patients Provide pet owners with clear home‑care instructions and updates on hospitalized pets Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless care Ensure clean, safe, and efficient hospital operations Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments A positive, team‑oriented attitude with initiative and a willingness to help The ability to remain focused, calm, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills Experience assessing patient behavior and safely restraining and handling fractious patients A passion for animal care and continued professional development Basic computer proficiency At least one year of clinical experience A high school diploma, GED, or higher education The ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance What You Bring A positive, team‑oriented attitude with initiative and a willingness to help The ability to remain focused, calm, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills Experience assessing patient behavior and safely restraining and handling fractious patients A passion for animal care and continued professional development Basic computer proficiency At least one year of clinical experience A high school diploma, GED, or higher education The ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance Perks & Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision insurance-Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best. Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA 401K + company match Employee Assistance Program Uniforms Generous CE Allowance Professional development assistance Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms At Care Center Cincinnati, you won’t simply join a team—you’ll become part of a community that values your voice, invests in your development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference for patients, their families, and the referring veterinary community. Care Center Cincinnati is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including: Blue Ash Montgomery Sharonville Mason Loveland Milford West Chester Fairfield Springdale Forest Park Cincinnati Madeira Indian Hill Kenwood Deer Park Reading Wyoming Glendale Evendale West Chester Township Mason Milford Loveland Florence, KY Erlanger, KY Edgewood, KY Crestview Hills, KY Fort Mitchell, KY Independence, KY Hebron, KY Bellevue, KY Dayton, KY #J-18808-Ljbffr