Emergency Vet Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Whitby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Meals/fridge snacks

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Whitby, ON is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Locum) to join the fast-paced, 24/7 emergency team. You’ll support the medical team, comfort pet parents, and participate in triage, treatments, and monitoring through the patient journey.

You’ll work with vet techs and vets, learn CPR, anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more through guided pathways; nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OVMA-accredited program enrollment is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role; emergency experience is a bonus.
• Basic computer skills and EMR experience.
• Excellent communication with pet parents and team.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg; work in a noisy environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation with veterinarians.
• Manage IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support outpatient or inpatient care and rounds.
• Participate in CPR and RECOVER training.
• Grow into advanced responsibilities through guided training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to stand for prolonged hours

Lift up to 25 kg

Teamwork / collaboration

Night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Emergency veterinary experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in OVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Whitby, ON is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Locum) to join the fast-paced, 24/7 emergency team. You’ll support the medical team, comfort pet parents, and participate in triage, treatments, and monitoring through the patient journey.

You’ll work with vet techs and vets, learn CPR, anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more through guided pathways; nights, weekends, and holidays required.