Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Emergency Veterinary Assistant | $16–$18/hour based on skills and experience

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center | Pensacola, FL

Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) in Pensacola, FL is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, client interaction, and working as part of a supportive veterinary team.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to provide compassionate patient care, assist with procedures, and help create an exceptional experience for pets and their families.

Compensation

• $16–$18/hour based on skills and experience

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

Schedule

• Full-time
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Emergency team, you will support patient care and hospital operations in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment.

• Provide compassionate hands-on care for emergency and hospitalized patients
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedure, assist with obtaining diagnostic radiographs and preparing patients for imaging, monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to Veterinary Technicians and veterinarian, assist with general patient care, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining patient comfort, prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for procedures, clean, sterilize, wrap, and properly store surgical instruments and equipment, maintain clean, organized, and sanitary patient care areas
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding their pets and hospital care, help clients navigate their pet's visit with clear and effective communication
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a busy, high-volume environment
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, other assistants, and client care team members
• Continue developing veterinary knowledge and technical skills through training and continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, Emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures preferred
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and remain organized in a high-volume, fast-paced veterinary hospital
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a veterinary medical team
• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Commitment to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) is a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital in Pensacola, FL.

Our team is committed to providing high-quality medicine while staying current with advances in veterinary technology and patient care. VERC offers access to state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of procedures, providing Veterinary Assistants with opportunities to expand their knowledge and experience in emergency and specialty medicine.

We value continued learning, compassionate patient care, and strong relationships with clients and their pets. Our team works collaboratively to support one another and create an environment where team members can develop their skills and succeed.

Surrounding Areas

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center proudly serves Pensacola and surrounding communities in Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast region, including Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton, Navarre, Cantonment, and Perdido Key. Pensacola offers access to beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a variety of coastal communities while maintaining a strong connection to the greater Northwest Florida region. Enjoy a coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, water activities, outdoor recreation, and year-round opportunities to explore the Gulf Coast. The area provides a variety of communities and neighborhoods for those looking to build both a veterinary career and a life in Northwest Florida.

If you're looking to advance your career while working alongside an exceptional Veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference for pets and the families who love them!

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.