Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Who is VetEvolve? VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique.

We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together.

Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care.

Growth with intention. Care without compromise. Veterinary Assistant (Emergency) Reporting Structure: The veterinary assistant works under the direct supervision of the shift LVTs, shift DVMS, emergency services supervisor, veterinary practice manager, or medical director; who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities.

Recurring assignments are performed independently. Deviations or unfamiliar situations are referred to the shift leader or supervisor. Completed work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

Veterinary Assistant Objectives: The purpose of this position is to serve as a veterinary assistant for Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital's Emergency Service, to perform hands on duties related to patient care and treatment, and to provide miscellaneous support to the veterinary practice manager and health care team. These service functions include but are not limited to, care of hospitalized patients, triage of incoming patients, review of estimates and treatment plans, loading exam rooms, communicating with clients, notating, and invoicing treatments and supplies, set up for procedures and surgeries, assisting with blood draws, radiographs and other diagnostic procedures, general cleanliness and stocking of the hospital. This job requires a practical knowledge of hospital organization and services, the basic rules and regulations governing visitors and animal patient treatment, and a practical knowledge of the standard procedures, veterinary records and terminology used in the hospital.

Requirements

of this position. Position type and expected hours of work: Full or Part-Time 8 to 12 hour shifts variable days of the week Weekend shifts required Overtime may be required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Veterinary experience required General Knowledge: Possession of strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask.

Knowledge of the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats. Knowledge of practice polices regarding provision of care, treatment of stray animals, deposits for hospitalized patients, payments, and credit/payment options. Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA standards and be able to find Material Safety Data Sheets quickly.

Possession of strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask. Knowledge of the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats.

Knowledge of practice polices regarding provision of care, treatment of stray animals, deposits for hospitalized patients, payments, and credit/payment options. Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA standards and be able to find Material Safety Data Sheets quickly. Reasonable familiarity with zoonotic (transmissible from animals to humans) diseases, including their prevention and steps to reduce or eliminate transmission.

Reasonable familiarity with common animal to animal contagious diseases, including their prevention and steps to reduce or eliminate transmission. Understand the life cycle and pathology of common internal and external parasites, including common treatments and prevention. Performs other duties as assigned.