Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Swing Emergency Veterinary Assistant at VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12-hour shifts. Swing/Evening shift with rotating weekends and some holidays. Compensation: Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The Role As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (ER/ICU), you’ll play a critical role in patient care across emergency and specialty services. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals to provide hands-on care to emergency and critical patients. No two shifts are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills while supporting a wide variety of urgent and complex cases. What You’ll Do Provide compassionate, hands-on care to hospitalized and emergency patientsAssist the veterinary team with exams, treatments, procedures, and patient monitoringObtain and record patient vital signs and medical historiesAssist with restraint, radiographs, blood collection, catheter placement, and other patient-care activities as trainedPrepare treatment areas, equipment, and suppliesMaintain clean, organized, and safe patient-care areasCommunicate with the veterinary team regarding patient status and changes in conditionHelp provide a positive experience for clients during what can be a stressful timeSupport the team wherever needed to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care What We’re Looking For Previous veterinary assistant or animal-care experience preferredA compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient careAbility to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and organizational skills Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefitsPaid parental, vacation and sick leave Paid time offWOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) About VCA At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them Apply Today If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you. Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127 If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com