What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant position at Apex Vets?
Apex Vets is an independently owned emergency & specialty hospital built around real teamwork, clear expectations, and high-quality medicine. We hire people who want to grow, think critically, and work in a mature, accountable environment—not one filled with drama or excuses.
Qualifications:What You’ll Do
As an ECC Assistant, you’ll support our medical team and directly impact patient care:
- Assist with triage, restraint, and patient handling
- Support doctors and technicians during procedures
- Monitor and comfort hospitalized patients
- Walk, clean, bathe, and maintain patient areas
- Run lab work, assist with radiographs, and prep equipment
- Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, and organized
- Communicate clearly with clients and the care team
- Follow safety protocols and hospital standards
This is hands-on emergency work with real learning and growth.
Who You Are
- Calm under pressure and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Team-driven and professional
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stay active during long shifts
- Reliable, proactive, and open to feedback
- Interested in progressing through structured training and nursing levels
If you take pride in doing things well and supporting your team, you’ll fit here.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match
- PTO and personal time
- Structured onboarding and skill development
- Pathways to advance nursing levels
- CE and in-house training
- Supportive leadership and a culture built on accountability
Ready to Join a Team That Takes Medicine (and Culture) Seriously?
Salary : $20 - $35