22h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Friendswood, Texas, United States
โจ $35k-$45k / yearest.
full-timejuniorhealthcare
๐ผ About This Role
You'll work in the heart of a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital, supporting the team and comforting pet parents. You'll assist with triage, treatments, diagnostics, and learning to become an emergency rockstar. This role offers unparalleled hands-on learning and mentorship in a supportive environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics like bloodwork and imaging
- Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
- Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
๐ Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
โจ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive health benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision, free therapy)
- ๐ฐ 401K match and eligibility for equity after one year
- ๐ Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($1,000-$2,500/year)
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
- ๐ฉบ Clinical student loan repayment
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Offerยท N/A
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Requires lifting up to 25 kg on own and up to 40 kg with assistance, plus prolonged standing and kneeling
- Must work in noisy environment with strong odors
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