Emergency Vet Assistant CPR Training & Growth

VEG ER for Pets; Orange (CT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and the care pathway while you grow toward credentialed technician goals.

You’ll work alongside licensed veterinarians and technicians to manage anesthesia, imaging, and critical care in a fast-paced, high-demand ER environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role; emergency or specialty experience is a bonus.
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triage incoming patients, and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
• Work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up IV fluids, blood transfusions, and administer medications.
• Support both outpatient and inpatient care, from exam room to treatment area.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and the care pathway while you grow toward credentialed technician goals.

You’ll work alongside licensed veterinarians and technicians to manage anesthesia, imaging, and critical care in a fast-paced, high-demand ER environment.