Veterinary Assistant - Intermediate Care Ward

About the role

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid General Practice and Emergency hospital seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) team. Our ICW bridges the gap between Emergency and Intensive Care, caring for hospitalized patients who require continued medical treatment, close nursing supervision, and compassionate care throughout their recovery. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys inpatient medicine, takes pride in exceptional nursing care, and wants to follow patients throughout their hospitalization from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Patient restraint and low-stress handling techniques
• Monitoring patient comfort, appetite, elimination, and overall well-being
• Aiding RVTs and DVMs with treatments and patient care
• Preparing treatments, medications, and equipment
• Maintaining hospitalized patient cleanliness and comfort
• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic support
• Assisting with procedures and patient recoveries
• Client communication and discharge support
• Collaborating closely with Emergency, ICU, General Practice, and DVM teams to provide seamless continuity of care

Requirements

• Previous veterinary assistant experience
• Enjoy hospitalized patient care and nursing
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to continue learning
• Takes pride in providing compassionate patient care and exceptional client service

Qualifications

• Sunday availability is required and is a condition of employment for this position.
• Previous experience in emergency, inpatient, surgery, ICU, or high-volume general practice is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Compassion and empathy
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• 401(k)
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Employee pet discounts

Pay

$22–25/hr (DOE) + Shift Differential

Schedule

FT | Sunday–Wednesday | 12:00pm–10:30pm | Swing Shift | Schedule posted one month in advance to promote work-life balance