What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant position at Veterinary Emergency Care, PLLC?
Description
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant looking to grow your skills in emergency medicine while maintaining a manageable schedule?
Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital is a locally owned, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital seeking dependable, motivated team members to join our Emergency Team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting and value teamwork, efficiency, and high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Schedule:
- Full-time: 36 hours/week
- 4-day work week
- Rotating weekends required
- Schedule provided at least 4 weeks in advance
What We Offer:
- Benefits available starting Day One (full-time team members)
- PTO accrued each pay period
- Consistent scheduling to support work-life balance
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for hands-on experience and skill development in emergency care
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
- Monitor hospitalized patients and respond to changes in condition Utilize and expand your technical skill set with hands-on responsibilities including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiographs, in-house lab work, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced nursing care for emergent and critical patients.
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients during high-stress situations
Qualifications:
- Previous veterinary experience required (emergency experience preferred)
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Availability for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
If you’re looking for a role where you can build your emergency skill set while working a sustainable schedule, we encourage you to apply.