Veterinary Assistant - Overnight & Swing Shift

About the Role

Pet Emergency and Specialty South County, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring Veterinary Assistants! Apply today!

The ER Exam Room/Veterinary Assistant performs a vital role in our practice, is responsible for assisting the Technicians and Client Service Rep in providing supportive patient care and client service as well as maintaining a clean hospital environment. Candidate must have a compassionate, caring and understanding attitude.

We are hiring two Veterinary Assistant Positions to fill the below schedule needs:

Candidate 1:
Sunday &
Monday 7pm-5:30am (Vet Assistant),
Tuesday 5pm - 3:30am (Receptionist) &
Thursday 5pm-3:30am (Vet Assistant)

Candidate 2:
Monday 5:30pm-4am (Receptionist),
Tuesday
, Thursday &
Friday 5pm-3:30am (Vet Assistant)

• Assist and follow directions of CSR supervisor, Lead Techs and Doctors.
• Safely restrain patients for examination, procedures and ultrasounds.
• Properly disconnect/reconnect patients from intravenous fluids.
• Be familiar with fluid pumps and troubleshooting alarms.
• Assist in setting up patients for radiographs using proper safety precautions.
• Perform basic laboratory tests such as CBC/CHEM/Lytes and PCV’s.
• Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.
• Load clients and patients into exam rooms.
• Answer phone as needed.
• Maintain communication with CSR’s regarding patient care.
• Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule.
• Required shifts may be scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.

• Credentials as a Veterinary Assistant preferably.
• Veterinary experience.
• Animal restraint experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
• Accountable.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Be capable of working on your feet for extended periods of time.

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• PTO
• Annual Continuing Education support through free courses, CE credits
• Personal pet discounts.
• And much more!

Hourly Wage: $18-$20/hour depending on experience and skill set. Full time - Must have a weekend day availability. The ability to work swing and overnight shifts is a plus.