Veterinary Assistant – Emergency and Critical Care

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant – Emergency and Critical Care is an onsite, full-time evening role at the VECC hospital in Brentwood, NH. The pay range is $18–$22 per hour. VECC is an emergency and referral center providing care for pets and families during critical situations. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with emergency and specialty patient care, helps monitor hospitalized animals, and maintains treatment areas and equipment. This work contributes to patient care and the hospital’s day-to-day flow in a fast-paced emergency setting.

What you'll do

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• safely handle and restrain patients
• monitor hospitalized patients and report changes to the medical team
• prepare, clean, and maintain treatment areas, cages, and equipment
• support hospital flow and organized patient care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

emergency veterinary care

critical care

referral hospital

evening shifts

weekend shift

brentwood nh

community veterinary partners

$18–$22/hr

patient monitoring

animal handling

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental and vision coverage, 24/7 mental health support, paid parental leave, onboarding and mentorship, continuing education platform, and 401(k) with employer match.

Why this role

Evening shifts and one weekend shift are required. Previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience is preferred; emergency experience is a plus.

About the employer

Community Veterinary Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.