Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Swing

Animal Emergency Clinic
ER Veterinary Assistant – Swing Shift

Location: Grand Terrace, CA
Schedule: Full Time | Evening, Weekend & Holiday Shifts Required
Pay Range: $21–$26/hour, based on experience

About Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC)

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) is an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital serving the Inland Empire for over 50 years. Our highly skilled emergency team provides after-hours and urgent care services for pets, with plans to expand to 24/7 emergency services.

What You’ll Do

Emergency & Patient Care

• Assist ER veterinarians and RVT's with patient triage, restraint, and treatments
• Obtain accurate patient vitals and monitor hospitalized patients
• Assist with venipuncture and collect blood samples confidently
• Assist with placing, maintaining, and removing IV catheters
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Provide compassionate nursing care to critical and hospitalized patients

Anesthesia & Surgery

• Assist with surgical procedures, including patient prep and recovery
• Monitor anesthesia (TPR, ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, ETCO₂ when applicable)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with instrument handling
• Monitor patients during recovery and report concerns promptly

Diagnostics & Technical Skills

• Run and process in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, cytology, urinalysis)
• Assist with radiographs and imaging
• Support oxygen therapy, fluid therapy, and emergency interventions
• Accurately document treatments, procedures, and patient care

General Duties

• Maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked treatment areas
• Support a positive and professional team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and under supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills for EMR and record-keeping
• Flexible, dependable, and responsible with strong time-management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $21–$26/hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Scrub allowance
• CE and career growth opportunities
• Pet care discounts
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture