Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
veterinary emergency medicine
EmergencyVeterinaryAssistant(Relief)
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“Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG). Skills: triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia support, sedation cases, IV fluids administration, blood transfusions administration, medication administration, CPR. triage incoming patients. guide patients toward care”
What You'll Achieve.
staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Industry & Context.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance, Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with or unpleasant odors, Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis, Work well in a fast-paced environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent required, 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role, Basic computer skills, understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping, Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team, Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment, Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance, Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with or unpleasant odors, Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis, Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Nice to Have
Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus, emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!
What You'll Do.
triage incoming patients
guide patients toward care
Assist with treatments
Assist with nursing care
Assist with diagnostics
Work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
Set up and manage IV fluids
and medication administration
Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient
exam room to treatment area
Learn how to perform CPR
Grow into more advanced responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
supporting your team; collaborating with pet parents and your team; Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians; sharing credit with others; lifting up your team’s accomplishments
Communication Scope
Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
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 greatest 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®. THE JOB At VEG, we don’t just hire assistants—we grow future emergency rockstars. As a per diem 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 catheter placement a
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