Pay Range: $ $19-23/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials
Provide High-Quality Emergency Care with Flexible Scheduling
PET’s Emergency Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy emergency medicine and want schedule flexibility while still practicing high-level, hands-on patient care.
You’ll work in a brand-new, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital with state-of-the-art equipment, a supportive team culture, and the stability and benefits of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Why PET’s Emergency Hospital
AAHA-accredited 24-hour emergency hospital
Brand-new facility with modern diagnostics and equipment
Supportive, emotionally intelligent team culture
Strong focus on work-life balance (especially for relief staff)
What You’ll Do
As a Relief Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support emergency and critical care cases by:
Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients
Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care as needed
Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I-III; ASA IV-V preferred)
Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings
Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics
Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas
Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience & Credentials
2+ years of emergency veterinary assistant experience
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
Strong clinical observation and problem-solving skills
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits - Our Care in Action
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health support through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
Backup childcare and elder care support
FREE CE courses
Pet care discounts and perks
Student loan support tools
Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
What makes us different:
Leadership: Our team consists of some of the industry’s top clinicians and businesspeople who have walked in your shoes.
Support: Regional teams drive success and ensure local practices have the tools and resources they need.
Initiative: As a member of our team, you'll be part of exciting growth and have the chance to make a greater impact.
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