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Veterinary Assistant – Emergency (3rd Shift)
Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES)
Fort Wayne, IN
NIVES is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team on 3rd shift. If you are calm under pressure, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a highly skilled emergency team, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.
Compensation & Schedule
Join a team committed to advanced medicine, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
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Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES)
Fort Wayne, IN
NIVES is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team on 3rd shift. If you are calm under pressure, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a highly skilled emergency team, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.
Compensation & Schedule
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Shift and weekend differentials available
- 3rd shift with alternating weekends off
- Set schedule with 10–12 hour shifts
- Only Level II Critical Care Veterinary Facility in Indiana
- Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced ER teams
- Advanced diagnostics including CT, ultrasound, and ECG
- Established, high-volume emergency and specialty hospital
- Assist technicians and veterinarians with emergency exams and treatments
- Safely restrain patients and support handling during procedures
- Prepare and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
- Support patient care, including cleaning, feeding, and monitoring comfort
- Collect samples and assist with basic lab tasks as directed
- Maintain accurate records and support communication within the team
- Help ensure a clean, organized, and efficient ER environment
- Previous veterinary experience required (ER experience preferred)
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and efficient in high-pressure situations
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Access to VetBloom learning platform (RACE-approved CE)
- ER Immerse Nursing Program for skill development
- Peer mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO and pet perks
- On-staff Veterinary Social Worker
Join a team committed to advanced medicine, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
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