Veterinary Assistant - ER

Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant (Thursday-Saturday, 6pm-7am) Are you calm under pressure, passionate about emergency medicine, and looking for a schedule that leaves your days free? Sumner Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant to join our growing emergency team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys critical thinking, and wants hands‑on experience in emergency and critical care. What You'll Do Support veterinarians and LVTs with emergency cases and critical patients Assist with patient triage, treatments, and nursing care Safely restrain and handle patients Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ICU spaces, and exam rooms Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes to the doctor on staff Maintain cleanliness, stocking, and organization of ER spaces Provide compassionate support to pet owners during stressful situations Schedule Overnights: Thursday-Saturday 6:00pm-7:00am Why You'll Love This Role Work with a dedicated overnight ER team Gain valuable experience in emergency and critical care Supportive leadership and a hospital that values teamwork and growth Opportunity to learn advanced skills What We're Looking For Prior veterinary assistant or animal handling experience Ability to stay calm, focused, and professional in high‑stress situations Strong communication and teamwork skills Comfort working overnight hours and handling emergency cases Reliable, accountable, and patient‑focused Compensation Base hourly rate of $22-$27 Eligible for periodic bonus Benefits Medical, vision, dental insurance 401(k) Health Savings Account Paid time off Employee discount #J-18808-Ljbffr NVA General Practice