Veterinary Assistant - Overnight/Emergency

About the Role

Metairie Small Animal Hospital delivers exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary services emphasizing teamwork, compassion, and high standards. Our emergency room team supports pets and their families during critical times, offering skilled, prompt, and empathetic care.

We are currently looking for a reliable and committed Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight emergency and critical care team. This position suits individuals who excel in rapid-paced situations, maintain composure under stress, and are devoted to aiding animals in urgent, life-threatening conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technical staff with emergency examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Securely restrain animal patients during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Support patient triage, treatment organization, and movement within the emergency department
• Prepare and sanitize treatment spaces, examination rooms, and surgical areas
• Deliver basic care such as walking, feeding, and comfort to hospitalized and critical patients
• Clean, disinfect, and replenish emergency room tools and supplies
• Ensure overall hospital cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols
• Offer empathetic assistance to clients facing stressful emotional situations