Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Swing Emergency Veterinary Assistant at VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center Schedule: 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 Role As 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 Do Provide compassionate, hands‑on care to hospitalized and emergency patients Assist the veterinary team with exams, treatments, procedures, and patient monitoring Obtain and record patient vital signs and medical histories Assist with restraint, radiographs, blood collection, catheter placement, and other patient‑care activities as trained Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient‑care areas Communicate with the veterinary team regarding patient status and changes in condition Help provide a positive experience for clients during what can be a stressful time Support the team wherever needed to ensure patients receive timely, high‑quality care What We're Looking For Previous veterinary assistant or animal‑care experience preferred A compassionate, team‑oriented approach to patient care Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast‑paced environment Strong communication and organizational skills Total Rewards Health & Well‑being – Innovative 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 match Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Paid time off WOOF University - offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) About VCA At 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. Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127 Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr