Overnight Veterinary Assistant

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, nestled in uptown New Orleans, LA, offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in July 2022. Our amazing team provides comprehensive care including advanced surgeries, dentistry, and innovative treatments like acupuncture and chemotherapy. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, treating each pet as our own, with a supportive environment fostering growth and learning. Enjoy working with advanced equipment in a beautiful setting, alongside a team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.

If you're looking for a place to grow, make a real difference in animal lives, and be part of a positive, professional team, we welcome you to join us at East Riverside Veterinary Hospital

We are offering a $250 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates upon hire

We are seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients The overnight assistant provides essential care and support for animals in the veterinary hospital during nighttime hours. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to animal care and the ability to work independently. When you join our organization as an Overnight Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

  Patient Monitoring: Continuously observe hospitalized animals, noting any changes in their condition and reporting them to the veterinarian or technician.  Assisting with Treatments: Administer medications, perform treatments as directed Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensure kennels, cages, and treatment areas are clean and sanitary, adhering to infection control protocols   Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vital signs, medications administered, and any changes in condition.  Emergency Care: Be prepared to assist with emergency situations, including providing CPR, administering life-saving techniques, and stabilizing patients until a veterinarian can intervene.  Basic Animal Care: Feed, water, and provide basic care for animals, ensuring their comfort and well-being. 

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you're on our team, we've got you covered.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identity Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. 

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. 

So, what's in it for you at Mission?

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
• Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
• A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We're on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we'd love for YOU to be a part of it

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking. 

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