What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED Veterinary Assistant or CVT position at Wilvet Salem?
Experienced Emergency CVT or Veterinary Assistant – Join Our 24/7 ER Team!
Are you a skilled and compassionate CVT or Veterinary Assistant with a passion for emergency medicine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where every shift makes a difference? If so, we want to meet you!
Who We Are:
We are a busy, 24-hour emergency and critical care animal hospital dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care when pets need it most. Our team is composed of driven professionals who value collaboration, continued learning, best medicine, and compassionate care.
Position: Experienced Emergency CVT or Veterinary Assistant
Location: Salem, Oregon
Schedule: 3x12 Nights, swing, and a weekend day is required.
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience shift differentials for overnights/swing/ and weekends
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency or specialty veterinary practice (required)
- Strong understanding of triage, restraint, critical care, and emergency protocols
- Confidence in handling critical cases and communicating in high-pressure situations
- Ability to work overnights, weekends, and holidays
- Team player with a positive attitude, sense of humor, willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellent patient care
We Offer:
- A supportive, learning-focused environment with mentorship opportunities
- Continuing education and career development support
- Shift differentials and floating holiday pay
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced cases
- Employee pet discounts, scrubs stipend, heath care, 401K, profit sharing, and more!
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your ER Career?
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to jess.lawrence@wilvetsalem.com . Join a team that saves lives, one shift at a time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, OR 97302 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salem, OR 97302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $29