Veterinary Nurse Jobs
Veterinary Nurse jobs are open across private clinics, emergency animal hospitals, specialty practices, and humane societies, covering specializations in anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, and critical care, from entry-level technician support through experienced charge nurse roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate veterinary nurse to join our dynamic veterinary team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in animal care, veterinary procedures, and client communication. As a Junior Veterinary Nurse, you will assist with daily clinical tasks, support animal treatment and recovery, and ensure the highest standards of pet care are maintained.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Possess basic knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts
- Provide compassionate and quality patient care and customer service
- Complete intakes, subjectives, and support veterinarians in out patient appointments
- Basic technical skills including but not limited to venipuncture, sample collection, radiology
- Perform tech appointments
- In-patient and out-patient nursing care
- Fill and dispense medications
- Utilize basic medical math
- Client communication and education
- Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE and following cleaning protocols
- Other duties as assigned
Required skills:
- 1-2 years experience in veterinary clinic [assistant or technician role]
- Compassionate and quality patient care and customer service
- Ability to monitor and assess patient’s status
- Low stress restraint for variety of patients and temperaments
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently
- Physical stamina and ability to work 9+ hour shifts on feet, lift, stand, squat, etc for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Possible exposure to animal bites and/or interspecies communicable diseases
- Basic computer skills
- Basic phone skills
Desired skills:
- Medical math skills: ability to convert units and complete basic math problems
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration: PO, SQ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate veterinary nurse to join our dynamic veterinary team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in animal care, veterinary procedures, and client communication. As a Junior Veterinary Nurse, you will assist with daily clinical tasks, support animal treatment and recovery, and ensure the highest standards of pet care are maintained.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Possess basic knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts
- Provide compassionate and quality patient care and customer service
- Complete intakes, subjectives, and support veterinarians in out patient appointments
- Basic technical skills including but not limited to venipuncture, sample collection, radiology
- Perform tech appointments
- In-patient and out-patient nursing care
- Fill and dispense medications
- Utilize basic medical math
- Client communication and education
- Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE and following cleaning protocols
- Other duties as assigned
Required skills:
- 1-2 years experience in veterinary clinic [assistant or technician role]
- Compassionate and quality patient care and customer service
- Ability to monitor and assess patient’s status
- Low stress restraint for variety of patients and temperaments
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently
- Physical stamina and ability to work 9+ hour shifts on feet, lift, stand, squat, etc for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Possible exposure to animal bites and/or interspecies communicable diseases
- Basic computer skills
- Basic phone skills
Desired skills:
- Medical math skills: ability to convert units and complete basic math problems
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration: PO, SQ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary nurse jobs.
- Veterinary technician degree or credentialing (CVT, LVT, or RVT depending on state)
- Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with patient restraint techniques for dogs, cats, and small animals
- Ability to place intravenous catheters and collect blood, urine, and cytology samples
- Familiarity with practice management software for patient records and invoicing
- Strong client communication skills for explaining treatment plans and discharge instructions
Tips for Your Veterinary Nurse Job Search
List your species-specific clinical experience
Veterinary nurse hiring managers want to know whether you've worked with small animals, exotics, or large animals. Call out specific species and procedure types on your resume so employers can quickly confirm you match their patient population.
Highlight certifications beyond the basics
If you hold Fear Free, low-stress handling, or anesthesia monitoring credentials, list them prominently. Many clinics now filter candidates by these certifications before reading the rest of your resume, so front-loading them saves your application from being skipped.
Target openings by practice type, not just title
Emergency animal hospitals, specialty referral centers, and general practice clinics each expect a different skill set. Read each posting for caseload type, shift structure, and patient volume, then tailor your cover letter to that specific environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers at veterinary practices routinely ask how you'd handle a crashing patient or a distressed owner simultaneously. Walk through your clinical reasoning out loud during your answer so the hiring team can assess your triage instincts, not just your technical knowledge.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Emergency and overnight shifts are common in veterinary nursing, and expectations vary widely by clinic. Confirm rotation schedules, on-call requirements, and holiday coverage expectations in writing before you accept, so you start the role with a clear agreement.
Veterinary Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary nurses?
The most active employers for veterinary nurses right now are Modern Animal, VEG ER for Pets, and Ethos Veterinary Health, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-location corporate veterinary groups and emergency specialty hospitals tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many veterinary nurse jobs are remote?
About 11% of veterinary nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include veterinary telehealth triage, client education coordination, and veterinary practice management consulting.
How do you become a veterinary nurse?
To become a veterinary nurse, complete an accredited veterinary technology program at the associate or bachelor's level, then pass your state's credentialing exam to earn your CVT, LVT, or RVT designation. After credentialing, you can specialize by pursuing additional certifications in areas such as anesthesia, dentistry, emergency and critical care, or behavior.
How do you get hired as a veterinary nurse with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience should emphasize externship hours, volunteer work at shelters or clinics, and any hands-on animal handling roles in their application. Applying to general practice clinics rather than specialty or emergency hospitals increases your odds early on, since those settings invest more in training new graduates and expect a learning curve.
What does the veterinary nurse interview process look like?
Most veterinary nurse interviews include a phone screen with a practice manager followed by an in-person meeting with the lead veterinarian or charge nurse. Candidates are typically asked clinical scenario questions and may be observed during a brief skills assessment. Some practices also schedule a working interview or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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