Emergency Vet Techs and Patient Care Assistants - #1168529

About the role

Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre is seeking dedicated Emergency Vet Techs and Patient Care Assistants to join our dynamic team in the East Region. This is a full-time position working within our fast-paced emergency and critical care environment. As an Emergency Vet Tech or Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional emergency veterinary care and support services to animals in critical conditions. Your work will directly impact animal welfare outcomes and contribute to the success of our emergency veterinary services. This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging, rewarding environment where your skills and compassion for animal care are highly valued.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during emergency procedures, surgeries and diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound

• Monitoring and recording vital signs of emergency and critically ill patients throughout treatment and recovery

• Performing venipuncture, administering medications and intravenous fluids under veterinary supervision

• Preparing and sterilising surgical instruments and equipment to maintain biosecurity standards

• Providing hands-on patient care including wound cleaning, dressing changes, catheter care and patient comfort measures

• Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records and treatment logs for emergency cases

• Supporting triage procedures to assess and prioritise patients based on medical urgency

• Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining emergency treatment areas and kennels to the highest hygiene standards

• Communicating compassionately with distressed pet owners during emergency situations

• Working collaboratively with the veterinary team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes

What we're looking for

• Relevant qualification as a Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Nurse or Patient Care Assistant, or equivalent experience in emergency veterinary medicine

• Proven experience working in emergency, critical care or fast-paced veterinary environments

• Strong knowledge of emergency veterinary procedures, patient monitoring techniques and basic life support protocols

• Competency in handling stressed, injured and fearful animals with confidence, compassion and safety awareness

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide emotional support to concerned pet owners during emergencies

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate medical records in a high-pressure environment

• Physical fitness and the ability to lift, restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately

• Flexible attitude towards shift work, including nights, weekends and on-call availability

• Current knowledge of health and safety regulations and infection control standards in veterinary settings

• Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing the highest standard of emergency care

• Preferred: Experience in advanced nursing skills such as catheter placement, blood collection and anaesthetic monitoring

What we offer

Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre is committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our team members. We offer competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and qualifications, as well as ongoing training and mentorship opportunities to enhance your emergency veterinary skills. We provide a supportive work environment where you can develop your career within veterinary emergency medicine. Our team benefits include access to professional development programmes, staff discounts on veterinary services, and a workplace culture that values compassion, teamwork and excellence in animal care. We recognise the demanding nature of emergency veterinary work and are committed to promoting work-life balance and employee wellbeing through flexible scheduling options where possible.

About us

Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre is a leading emergency and critical care veterinary facility dedicated to providing exceptional emergency and specialist services to companion animals across the East Region. Our mission is to deliver world-class emergency veterinary medicine with compassion, professionalism and clinical excellence. We are committed to advancing veterinary emergency care standards, supporting our highly skilled team members, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for animals in critical condition. Our team is passionate about making a difference in emergency situations and we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where every team member plays an essential role in saving lives and improving animal welfare.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Emergency Vet Tech or Patient Care Assistant with a passion for emergency veterinary medicine and animal welfare, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your emergency veterinary experience and your commitment to animal care to join our dedicated team at Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre.