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Veterinary Assistant - Overnight/Emergency

Location Metairie Terrace, Louisiana
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Category
Support Staff
Job ID
33088
Role Type
Full-time
Hospital
Metairie Small Animal Hospital
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Metairie Small Animal Hospital provides high‑quality emergency and specialty veterinary care with a strong focus on teamwork, compassion, and excellence. Our ER team supports pets and their families during their most critical moments, and we take pride in delivering care with skill, urgency, and empathy.

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Veterinary Assistant – Overnight/Emergency to support our emergency and critical care team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced environments, remain calm under pressure, and are passionate about helping animals in urgent and life‑threatening situations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Safely restrain patients for diagnostics and treatments
  • Support triage, treatment flow, and patient movement within the ER
  • Prepare and clean treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites
  • Provide basic care to hospitalized and critical patients (walking, feeding, comfort care)
  • Clean, disinfect, and restock ER equipment and supplies
  • Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety standards
  • Provide compassionate support to clients during emotionally stressful situations
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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