Emergency Veterinary Assistant, UVES

Compensation:

• $22 - $25/hr, based on experience. Additional $5/hr Overnight or $3/hr Weekend shift differentials offered!

• Wage will increase with advanced knowledge & skill set

Available Schedules: Three, 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekends. 

• 8am - 8pm 
• 8pm - 8am

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off policy, and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance 
• Discounted Employee Pet Care Services at UVS
• Discounted Employee Pet Food Discounts through Hill's and Royal Canin
• 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• Recover CPR certification initiatives
• And more!

At Upstate Vet Emergency & Specialty Care, our goal since opening in 1997 has been to practice the gold standard of medicine, perform advanced techniques, and be the leaders in veterinary medicine.

As a full-service 24-7 animal hospital located in Greenville, SC. Upstate Vet provides a broad range of advanced medical and surgical care in a state-of-the-art AAHA Accredited facility for pets. Our team has been selected not only for their expertise, but also for their genuine love of their patients. Our emergency and specialty teams have a dedicated staff of veterinarians and support personnel including licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and hospital managers. We strive to create an experience that exceeds expectations, and our goal is continuous improvement so that patients can recover quickly and stay healthy. Our team always keeps the best interests of our patients and their families at the forefront of all our decisions, and we strive to promote a culture of respect, compassion, and professional excellence in all we do. 

About You: An experienced Veterinary Assistant that thrives in an ever-changing environment, equipped to stay calm and knows how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances. Seeking a cohesive and hard-working team that is equally committed to quality patient care and providing 5-star client service. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Assist Veterinarians and LVTs in providing exceptional nursing care in the emergency department, including initiating fluid therapy, administering assigned treatments, and caring for stable patients in isolation. Assist with patient restraint for IV catheter placement, exams, and minor procedures such as ultrasounds or central line placements. Ensure all care is delivered with compassion and respect.
• Assist with radiographic procedures and perform in-house lab work as directed, including preparing samples for external testing. Support prescription fulfillment and perform basic drug calculations, with oversight from a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) until fully trained (typically 3–6 months).
• Accurately obtain patient history and ensure proper client communication and thorough medical recordkeeping. Manage patient discharges and support clear, professional interactions with pet owners throughout their visit.
• Support technicians and doctors with patient order setup (with oversight during training period), maintain a working knowledge of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards, and perform additional duties as assigned to support hospital operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary assistant, preferably in Emergency or Specialty medicine. Must have valid high scho