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VCA Animal Hospital

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Omaha, NE · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Are you a skilled veterinary assistant with a passion for emergency medicine? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where you can make a real difference? If so, VCA MidWest Veterinary ...

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How much do emergency veterinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency veterinary assistant in the United States is $17.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you need a solid understanding of animal care, basic medical procedures, and experience in a veterinary or animal care setting, often supported by a veterinary assistant certification. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, medical equipment, and laboratory tools is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for providing effective support to veterinarians and ensuring the well-being of animals in fast-paced emergency situations.

What are some common challenges faced by Emergency Veterinary Assistants during overnight or weekend shifts?

Emergency Veterinary Assistants working overnight or weekend shifts often encounter fast-paced environments with unpredictable caseloads. These shifts can be emotionally demanding due to the urgent and sometimes critical nature of cases that come in. Additionally, team members must quickly adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively with veterinarians and pet owners, and maintain composure under pressure. Strong teamwork and resilience are essential for navigating these challenges and providing the best possible care for animal patients.

What are Emergency Veterinary Assistants?

Emergency Veterinary Assistants are trained professionals who support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in animal emergency and critical care settings. They help with tasks such as restraining animals, preparing medical equipment, assisting during procedures, monitoring patients, and communicating with pet owners. Their role is crucial in providing timely care to animals experiencing urgent medical issues, ensuring smooth operation of the clinic or hospital, and supporting the veterinary team during high-pressure situations.

What is the difference between Emergency Veterinary Assistant vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectEmergency Veterinary AssistantVeterinary Technician
CredentialsOn-the-job training, certification often preferredLicensed or certified, usually requiring an associate degree
Work EnvironmentEmergency clinics, urgent care settingsGeneral veterinary clinics, hospitals, emergency clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting in emergencies, basic patient care, client communicationPerforming diagnostics, assisting in surgeries, patient care

Emergency Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians both work in veterinary settings, but the assistant role typically involves more basic support and client interaction, often with less formal education. Technicians have specialized training and certification, allowing them to perform more complex medical tasks. Both roles are essential in emergency and general veterinary practices, but technicians usually handle more advanced procedures.

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

Frederick - PARTNER VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL CENTER

Frederick, MD

$18 - $28/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description

Partner Veterinary is looking for Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our Frederick, MD team!


Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) is a women-founded and led business committed to reimagining a profession that we love. Our leadership team has a reputation for building and retaining happy and healthy teams and founded Partner Veterinary to give more professionals the optimal environment to make a difference in the field and for pet families.


Looking to grow your veterinary career? Partner Veterinary has you covered!

  • We provide our team members with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote an engaging work culture.
  • Additionally, Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department, to help assistants achieve your professional goals, supported by two veterinary technician specialists (VTS) Heather Carter and Christine Weaver.
  • Partner Veterinary provides Veterinary Assistants with tuition support to an accredited Veterinary Technician program and mentorship to pass the VTNE

To set you up for success from day 1,

  • We gift you a *wellness week of PTO after your first 90 days in your new position! This includes 30-40 hours of extra PTO dependent upon your schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand on veterinary professionals, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days.

What does your day look like at Partner?

The Veterinary Assistant's emphasis is on tasks related to team and patient care, plus pet family support. Additional daily tasks include patient handling, assisting team members with treatments, maintaining surgical and anesthesia equipment, cleaning and restocking supplies, and accurately entering service charges in the processing database.


You will work with unique and varied cases, and you have the resources to enable optimal patient outcomes.


Our team member benefits and perks:


Benefits:

  • *Paid wellness week off after completing 90 days
  • +3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year
  • Shift differential for overnight and weekends
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • VTNE Tuition Reimbursement
  • Contribution to health insurance
  • 401K
  • Vision & Dental Coverage
  • Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Perks:

  • Bring your pet to work during your shift
  • Get role-specific training
  • Clear and transparent career development paths

Our 20,000 square foot reimagined building and team design includes:

  • Conscious and deliberate building design layout that encourages interdepartmental communication and collaboration
  • Unique support roles that enable our team to practice at your highest level
  • Ample equipment to enable you to provide stellar patient care
  • Scribes document exams and facilitate discharging appointments
  • Onsite advanced diagnostics, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more!

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year Veterinary Assistant experience in an emergency or critical care setting
  • Understanding of veterinary workflows and procedures
  • Exposure to, or knowledge of Fear-Free techniques and philosophies preferred
  • A curious and motivated energy
  • Interest in collaborating with the teams across the Partner network


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
  • Ability to stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance


Our core values:

  • Reimagine
  • Empower
  • Community Care


About us:

Our mission statement is our commitment to our team:


Partner Veterinary's mission is to provide the best workplace for veterinary talent so that we are the provider of choice for expert and compassionate emergency and specialty veterinary care in our communities.


https://partnervesc.com/


Are you ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply on our careers page. We look forward to meeting you!

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