MedVet·Cleveland, Ohio
The assistant is responsible for evaluating incoming emergency patients, assisting veterinarians with treatments, and providing nursing care to hospitalized animals. They also handle client education, laboratory testing, and the monitoring of anesthesia and sedation procedures.
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide.
We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations.
Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more!
We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.
We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done.
Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.
We are looking for: Emergency Veterinary Assistant Proposed Schedule: 9a-9:30p Monday, Thursday, Rotating Saturday/Sunday This role has a hiring range of $17.00-28.00/hr based on experience.
Never a dull moment in the ER!
Are you someone who likes to be constantly moving from one thing to another?
Our Emergency team is the perfect place for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can shift gears quickly and handle the stress of critical situations with ease.
Every day is different and there’s never the same case twice!
Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns Provide client education including, but not limited to home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
Who you are: Prior veterinary experience required; previous emergency experience desired Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.) Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perks and
Benefits include: Comprehensive Health Benefits Vision and Dental HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending 401k with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Shift Differentials and On-call Pay Uniform Allowance Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program Strong career growth and personal development opportunities Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check. MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters
Prior veterinary experience is required, with a preference for those who have worked in emergency settings. Candidates must be proficient in medical calculations and able to work efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Market context
In Ohio, emergency veterinary assistants are typically in demand because clinics need support for urgent, around-the-clock patient care. This role is competitive for candidates with prior veterinary experience, especially emergency exposure, and strong medical calculation skills for fast-paced, high-stress work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then be ready to highlight your emergency workflow experience and calculation accuracy in your application.
