Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Lexington, KY, with weekend overnight shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency, a referral and 24/7 emergency hospital providing specialty and emergency care. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, equipment, and hospital operations. This work helps deliver compassionate care and maintain safe, organized support for patients and their owners during emergency and specialty visits.

What you'll do

• Care for patients
• 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 administration and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and maintain controlled-drug documentation and security
• feed, bathe, groom, and monitor patients
• communicate with clients
• maintain medical records and hospital cleanliness
• follow safety regulations and directions from veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

veterinary emergency

animal care

patient triage

radiographs

laboratory tests

medication support

weekend overnight

6 p.m.–6 a.m.

lexington ky

petvet care centers

bluegrass veterinary specialists

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• Calm app access and 24/7 employee assistance program
• continuing education stipends
• career development resources
• team member relief fund.

Why this role

Weekend overnight schedule, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. Requires applicants to be at least 18 and have 2–3 years of emergency-room experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), pet discounts, wellbeing support, continuing education stipends, and career development resources.

About the employer

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