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MedVet·Vancouver, Washington
Emergency Veterinary Assistant · $21 - $31/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 67 posted nursing roles in Vancouver, Washington rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 50% below the Vancouver, Washington median for nursing roles.
The Veterinary Assistant will support the DVM with patient assessments, treatments, and procedures while providing nursing care to hospitalized patients. They are also responsible for performing laboratory testing, monitoring anesthesia, and communicating effectively with clients regarding care plans.
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 Schedule: Rotating schedule: Week A: Sun-Wed 2p-12a; Week B: Sun-Tue 2p-12a 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 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
Prior veterinary experience is required, with a preference for previous emergency experience. Candidates must be proficient in drug calculations and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Compensation: This position has an initial hiring range of $20.75 to $31.00 per hour based on skillset and experience. We support our weekend and overnight caregivers with lucrative shift differentials:
Hours worked between 8pm and 11:59pm = base pay + $2/hour
Hours worked between 12am to 7:59am = base pay + $3/hour Hours worked on Weekends (day or night) = base pay +$1/hour + any applicable differential 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.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.