{"id":1117357,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lakefield-veterinary-group-veterinary-assistant-animal-emergency-clinic-north-east","title":"Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency Clinic North East","company":{"id":709754,"name":"Lakefield Veterinary Group","domain":"lakefieldvet.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lakefield-veterinary-group","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":83,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.012,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":109,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["North East, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":19,"max":22,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":44000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T16:20:43Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:03:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour\nEMERGENCY POSITION SUMMARY:\nOvernights ONLY Available\nAn Emergency Veterinary Assistant/Technician supports and assists the Veterinarians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, performing diagnostics/treatments, and top tier patient care.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):\nFoster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun\nObtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit.\nMust be able to multitask in a fast-paced high stress environment\nPerform diagnostics, treatments, and administer medications\nMaintain vitals and treatments on hospitalized patients\nMaximum productivity delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets\nPrep and monitor patients in surgery - pre-op, during, and post-op\nProvide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general regarding emergencies\nMonitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized patients\nClean and disinfect cages, runs, and treatment areas\nPerform and set up procedures (IV catheters, urinary catheters, fecal catheters, thoracic/abdominocenteses)\nMay administer medication (IV, IM, SQ, orally), perform IDEXX diagnostics, and fill prescriptions\nProvide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining\nSupport a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork\nComply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care\nPerform other duties as requested\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\n2 - 3 years of experience in a fast paced veterinary hospital setting or emergency experience\n Schedule Requirements:\nDays and overnights available\n3 - 12 hour shifts (average 36 hours per week)\nOvertime opportunities frequently available\nSkills, Ability and Knowledge:\nBroad knowledge of animal science\nIntermediate knowledge of emergency medicine\nProficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Cornerstone, and Smartflow\nWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nBasic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills\nBasic medical mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses\nBasic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills\nCompassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners\nInteract with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and educating way\nStrong attention to detail and high level of accuracy\nStrong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities\nHandle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion\nMaintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that is high stress fast-paced\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, infectious diseases, and excretions. May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. 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