Veterinary Assistant - ER

Job Description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant -- Multiple Full-Time Shifts Available

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.