Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Blood Bank

Veterinary Assistant, Blood Bank & Emergency | $18–$22/hr

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty | Asheville, NC

Full-Time | Day Shift, Sunday - Wednesday | Four 10-hour Shifts

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Blood Bank and Emergency team in Asheville, NC. This is an opportunity to work alongside emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists while developing and expanding your skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine.  

Whether you are looking to learn or expand your skills, develop advanced technical abilities, or continue growing in specialty and emergency medicine, SAVES offers a collaborative environment focused on mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional development.

Compensation

• $18-$22/hr based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching • Generous paid time off
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Professional Development Assistance, with VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education
• Nursing Leadership Program opportunities
• Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
• RECOVER certification initiatives
• Career growth opportunities
• Work-life balance-focused culture 

Schedule 

• Full-time
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Sunday - Wednesday
• Day shift schedule 
• On-call rotation required
• Holiday rotation required

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Blood Bank team, you will provide hands-on care for blood donors and their families and help the blood bank manager with day-to-day operations. In downtime, you will assist with emergency and ICU patients and support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.

• Perform laboratory testing and assist with sample collection
• Support advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Provide compassionate, professional communication and client support
• Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and other specialty teams
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment
• Aid with nursing care and monitoring for ICU and ER patients
• Assist veterinarians with procedures, diagnostics, and treatments

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary emergency or specialty experience preferred
• Experience working in a veterinary setting preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior, patient handling, and restraint skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in high-acuity situations
• Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow preferred
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required. 

About the Hospital

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) has provided specialty and emergency veterinary care since 2009, with a commitment to advanced medicine, sophisticated techniques, and exceptional patient care.

Our state-of-the-art specialty hospital brings together medical knowledge, advanced technology, and a collaborative team environment. Our Surgery team works closely with skilled surgeons and veterinary professionals to provide comprehensive care while supporting continued learning and professional development.

Surrounding Areas

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is located in Asheville, NC and serves surrounding communities throughout Western North Carolina.

Asheville is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides convenient access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, rivers, outdoor recreation, arts, live music, and a nationally recognized food scene.Asheville offers an exceptional combination of outdoor recreation, arts and culture, dining, and mountain living, making it an appealing place to build your veterinary career.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.