Overnight ICU Veterinary Assistant — Greensboro

Job overview

The Overnight ICU Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation is $20.93–$25.80 per hour. The role supports the veterinary team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists–Greensboro, which provides specialty and emergency services. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering patient care by helping with treatments, monitoring, handling, equipment, records, and hospital upkeep. The role contributes to safe, compassionate care for animals staying at the hospital overnight.

What you'll do

• Provide compassionate patient care
• greet patients and owners and record weights and vital signs
• triage patients and perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• assist with medication administration and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and maintain controlled-drug documentation
• feed and monitor patients
• communicate with clients
• maintain medical records
• clean equipment, kennels, and facilities
• complete laundry and bathe and groom overnight patients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

overnight icu veterinary assistant

greensboro nc

petvet care centers

carolina veterinary specialists

veterinary icu

emergency veterinary care

thursday–saturday

6 p.m.–6 a.m.

patient care

radiographs

laboratory tests

$20.93–$25.80/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of veterinary assistant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Emergency or ICU veterinary experience is preferred.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.