Intermediate Care Ward Assistant

Role

Full-time Intermediate Care Ward Assistant

Pet Vet Care Centers' Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is currently seeking an Intermediate Care Ward Assistant to join their team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

• administer care to post-op patients in Recovery and patients in Isolation; assist with Surgery, Isolation, ICU and ER dismissals
• check in with the treatment lead at shift start and maintain open communication throughout the day; request assistance as needed
• familiarize with daily staff and schedule; coordinate lunch breaks with the lead to ensure patient coverage
• review census and assist with ICU needs as directed by the treatment lead
• complete rounds on Recovery and Isolation patients; document treatments on flow sheets as directed by the DVM
• prepare kennels and beds for upcoming surgeries; assist ICU when patients transition between areas
• assist with dismissals from ICU, Recovery and Isolation; communicate plans if you cannot complete dismissals due to time constraints
• provide coverage for ICU lunch and assist with callbacks as available
• restrain animals safely and compassionately during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• prep patients for procedures (TPR, place IVC, start IVF, administer pre-meds, shave as needed)
• know prescription procedures, in-house medication filling, calling external pharmacies, and recording in Cornerstone and our online pharmacy

• perform routine in-house laboratory procedures and appropriately prepare specimens
• create lab forms and ensure proper lab maintenance as a team responsibility
• take radiographs following safety procedures and PPE guidelines

• ensure recovery cleaning lists are completed daily
• maintain isolation room cleanliness and readiness for the next shift
• follow cleaning protocols after patient discharge from isolation

• 4 Shifts Monday – Sunday, including 1 weekend shift per week and some holidays

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $22 — $26 USD

At Pet Vet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Note: The information above reflects the role and typical requirements. For the purposes of this description, practical onboarding steps, forms, or eligibility checks have been summarized for readability and do not alter the core responsibilities of the position.