Emergency Vet Assistant — Grow Into ER Rockstar

VEG ER for Pets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

CE and training programs

Loan repayment support

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and the overall care pathway for patients.

You will grow through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, with opportunities to advance toward anesthesia and more advanced tasks as you gain credentials and expertise.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, people-centric approach with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• 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 and oxygen support
• Work alongside our 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 how to perform 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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and the overall care pathway for patients.

You will grow through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, with opportunities to advance toward anesthesia and more advanced tasks as you gain credentials and expertise.