Veterinary ICU Assistant - Magnolia Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary ICU Assistant - Magnolia Veterinary Hospital

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced full‑time Overnight Veterinary ICU Assistant to join our overnight emergency care team and help make a difference when it matters most.

As an Overnight ICU Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians in caring for hospitalized and critical patients throughout the night. This position is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about animal care—especially during crucial moments.

We’re looking for someone with a basic working knowledge of critical care situations typically seen in veterinary ICU, including:

• Trauma cases – such as vehicular injuries or bite wounds requiring fluid resuscitation and close monitoring
• Post‑operative care – especially for patients recovering from emergency surgeries (e.g., foreign body removal, splenectomy)
• Sepsis and shock – monitoring vital trends and assisting in stabilization protocols
• Respiratory distress – including patients on oxygen cages or nebulization therapy
• Toxin ingestion – assisting with decontamination and supportive care
• Pancreatitis and GI emergencies – managing nausea, vomiting, and rehydration therapy
• Neurological events – such as seizures or vestibular disease requiring observation

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary assistant experience, preferably in emergency or critical care settings.
• Comfortable working independently during overnight shifts.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, patient restraint, and ICU protocols.
• Ability to multitask in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

• Monitor and document patient vitals (TPR, CRT, behavior changes).
• Assist with administering medications and fluid therapy under supervision.
• Support in emergency procedures and surgical prep as needed.
• Keep the ICU area clean, stocked, and organized.
• Provide comfort and compassionate care to patients overnight.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team about patient status.

• Competitive pay, based on experience + overnight differential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

If you're prepared to take your veterinary career to the next level and become an essential part of our overnight critical care team, we want to hear from you!

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Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high‑quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future.

Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love – caring for animals while advancing your career.