Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Santa Cruz, CA. Compensation is $23–$27 per hour. Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists’ Emergency Department provides emergency and critical care in a collaborative, team-driven hospital environment. The assistant supports veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient intake, triage, treatments, diagnostics, and daily care. The work helps the emergency team provide timely, compassionate care to animals while keeping clients informed and supporting hospital operations.

What you'll do

• Greet patients and owners, escort them to exam rooms, and record weights and vital signs
• triage patients and perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• assist with medication and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• maintain records and controlled-drug documentation
• feed, bathe, and care for patients
• communicate with clients
• clean hospital areas and equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

santa cruz ca

petvet care centers

full-time

emergency medicine

veterinary assistant

patient triage

radiographs

laboratory tests

four 10-hour shifts

sunday–wednesday

weekend shift

$23–$27 per hour

pet discounts

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

Emergency Department role with a diverse caseload; four 10-hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday, starting between 7 AM and 12 PM; emergency room experience preferred.

About the employer

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