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Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Houston, Texas, United States

$30k-$45k / yearest.

full-timeVeterinary Emergency Medicine

💼 About This Role

You'll support emergency veterinary care for pets, working alongside a dedicated team in a 24/7 ER hospital. You'll triage patients, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and learn advanced skills through guided training pathways, all while contributing to a better emergency experience for people and their pets.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Triage incoming patients and assist with care
  • Perform treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
  • Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
  • Administer IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications

📋 Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
  • Basic computer skills and practice management software
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

✨ Nice to Have

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Emergency or specialty experience

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Competitive compensation with 401K match
  • 🏥 Comprehensive health benefits start day one
  • 📚 Unlimited ER CE with travel stipend ($1K-$2.5K/year)
  • 👶 Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
  • 🩺 Clinical student loan repayment

🚩 Heads Up

  • Vague job title with 'Emergency' and 'Assistant' may undervalue role
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 40 kg (88 lbs) without specifying assistance
  • Work environment includes strong odors and noise, which may not suit all candidates
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