Emergency Vet Assistant - Grow into ER Rockstar

VEG ER for Pets; Millburn (NJ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

QPR training

Health benefits

Travel stipend

401K match

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Student loan repayment

Clinical training and mentorship

Descrizione del lavoro

VEG ER for Pets in Millburn, NJ seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team from day one, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and care in a fast-paced ER that welcomes exotics and emphasizes growth.

Whether pursuing credentialing as a veterinary technician or exploring your path, VEG offers mentorship, open-concept hospitals, and a culture that rewards initiative.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• 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 lift up to 25 kg; assist up to 40 kg.

Mansioni

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support.
• Work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!).
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.
• As permitted by state law

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Fine motor skills

Patient handling

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Descrizione del lavoro

VEG ER for Pets in Millburn, NJ seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team from day one, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and care in a fast-paced ER that welcomes exotics and emphasizes growth.

Whether pursuing credentialing as a veterinary technician or exploring your path, VEG offers mentorship, open-concept hospitals, and a culture that rewards initiative.