About the job
ABOUT VET EMERGENCY GROUP (VEG)
Founded in 2014, VEG is dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their owners during critical moments. Our goal is to revolutionize the emergency veterinary experience, ensuring comfort and support for both animals and their caregivers. With 24/7 operations and locations across the nation, we have redefined the emergency veterinary landscape for our clients and our staff, whom we affectionately call VEGgies.
At VEG, we empower you to pursue the career you desire in veterinary emergency medicine. Our innovative and open-concept facilities allow you to handle a diverse range of emergency cases, including exotics. We focus on a customer-centric approach to care, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive the service they deserve.
We are committed to creating an exceptional work environment for our VEGgies, where you can thrive, feel appreciated, and have access to unparalleled learning and mentorship opportunities. Together, we make an impact that goes beyond what you might have thought possible.
VEG has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.
THE ROLE
As a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant at VEG, you will immerse yourself in the heart of veterinary emergency care from day one. You will support your team, comfort pet parents, and learn in a real-time environment. Your contributions will span the entirety of care, from triage to treatment, and your journey with us can lead to a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine, whether as a credentialed technician or in another capacity aligned with your passions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a warm welcome to incoming patients and assist in triaging them for care.
- Support nursing care and treatments, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
- Collaborate with our credentialed technicians and veterinarians in monitoring anesthesia and sedation cases.
- Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
- Engage throughout the care process, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuous care.
- Receive training to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
- Advance into more specialized roles within the organization.
