Veterinary Assistant, Overnight

Provide high-quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay. Support the Inpatient LVT with recovery and post-operative care following surgical, imaging, and procedural interventions. Administer prescribed treatments, including non-controlled medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed. Accurately record patient vitals, observations, and status updates in the medical record, and promptly communicate changes to the attending veterinarian. Collaborate with specialty services to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked inpatient ward and treatment area. Assist with patient preparation and positioning for imaging or procedures as needed. Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at-home care instructions and medication plans. Assist with patient transfers to and from ER or other specialty services in a timely, organized, and medically appropriate manner. Participate in medical rounds and hand-offs with ER and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care. Adhere to guidance and delegation directed by Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs) to perform all other duties as assigned.