Veterinary Emergency Group
EmergencyVeterinaryAssistant
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“Emergency Veterinary Assistant at Veterinary Emergency Group. Skills: Patient triage, Veterinary assistance, Anesthesia support. Triage incoming patients. Guide patients toward care”
Industry & Context.
Work on the floor, Work in noisy environment, Work with unpleasant odors, Work in fast-paced environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role, Basic computer skills, Ability to stand for prolonged hours, Ability to lift up to 25 kg, Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance, Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Nice to Have
Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, Emergency or specialty experience
What You'll Do.
Triage incoming patients
Guide patients toward care
Assist with treatments
Assist with nursing care
Assist with diagnostics
Set up anesthesia cases
Monitor anesthesia cases
Set up sedation cases
Monitor sedation cases
Manage blood transfusions
Manage medication administration
Assist during outpatient care
Assist during inpatient care
Become RECOVER Certified Rescuer
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with pet parents; Collaborating with your team; Work alongside technicians; Work alongside veterinarians
Full Job Description
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. ** Up To $5K Sign-On Bonus ** THE JOB At VEG, we don’t just hire assistants—we grow future emergency rockstars. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll be there for everything—the triage, the treatments, and the tail wags. You’re embarking on a path where careers start, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re on your way to becoming a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you, we’ll say yes to your growth every step of the way. WHAT YOU’LL DO* Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to ca
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